Injustices (en. Injustices)

/ɛ̃ʒys.tis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Situation where a person is treated unfairly.
The injustices in the judicial system are concerning.
Les injustices dans le système judiciaire sont préoccupantes.
Act of injustice or violation of others' rights.
Social injustices must be fought against.
Les injustices sociales doivent être combattues.
Lack of fairness in a situation or treatment.
He denounced the injustices done to workers.
Il a dénoncé les injustices faites aux travailleurs.

Etymology

From the Latin 'injustitia', which means 'absence of justice'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fighting against injustices
Striving to correct or eliminate injustices.
lutter contre les injustices
social injustices
Injustices affecting specific social groups.
injustices sociales
facing injustices
Confronting or experiencing situations of injustice.
faire face à des injustices

Related Words

justice
Moral principle of fairness and law.
justice
equity
Principles of equality and recognition of rights.
équité
discrimination
Unequal treatment of individuals based on characteristics.
discrimination

Slang Meanings

Informally denounced injustices.
It's a real injustice, isn't it?
C'est une vraie injustique, non ?
Perceived injustice in everyday life.
We're all tired of these injustices.
On est tous fatigués de ces injustices.