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Unjust (Adjective)

Not equitable or fair; "the inequitable division of wealth"; "inequitable taxation".

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The judge ruled that the company's policy of paying men more than women for the same work was unjust and discriminatory.
The protesters argued that the new tax law was unjust because it placed a disproportionate burden on low-income families.
The lawyer claimed that the trial was unjust because the prosecution had withheld crucial evidence from the defense.
The government's decision to cut funding for social programs was seen as unjust by many advocates for the poor.
The unequal distribution of resources in the school system was deemed unjust by the state's education commissioner.

Violating principles of justice; "unjust punishment"; "an unjust judge"; "an unjust accusation".

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Not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception; "used unfair methods"; "it was an unfair trial"; "took an unfair advantage".

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The judge's decision was widely criticized as unjust, sparking protests outside the courthouse.
The company's practice of paying women less than men for the same work was deemed unjust by the labor union.
The government's policy of targeting specific ethnic groups for deportation was seen as unjust and discriminatory.
The jury's verdict was considered unjust by many, who felt that the prosecution had withheld crucial evidence.
The wealthy businessman's unjust treatment of his employees led to a major scandal and calls for his resignation.