unjust

Example Sentences

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Workers have labored under these unjust policies for nearly a century.

From The Wall Street Journal

The reality of keeping Black men, women, and children enslaved was unjust, a violation of human rights, and contrary to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness,” the founding ideals of the United States.

From Literature

"This is as unjust to the innocent as it is to the genuine victims. I calmly await this trial, which will allow the truth to come out publicly."

From BBC

The court could see this as equitable fraud or unjust enrichment, usually easier to prove than promissory estoppel.

From MarketWatch

"After 10 months in hiding and almost nine months of unjust imprisonment, I confirm that I am now completely free," Guanipa wrote on social media.

From Barron's