injustice

/(ˌ)in-ˈjə-stəs/

Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin injustitia, from injustus unjust, from in- + justus just

noun

  1. absence of justice : violation of right or of the rights of another : unfairness

  2. an unjust act : wrong

injustice injury wrong grievance mean an act that inflicts undeserved hurt. injustice applies to any act that involves unfairness to another or violation of one's rights. injury applies in law specifically to an injustice for which one may sue to recover compensation.

idiom

  1. to treat (someone or something) in an unfair way

The weak punishment does an injustice to the criminal's victims.