"victor's justice" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: According to Wikipedia, first used in English by Richard Minear in 1971. If so, probably a calque of German Siegerjustiz, which is attestable since at least the 1950s, originally with reference to the Nuremberg trials (and related Allied trials against alleged German war criminals). Etymology templates: {{cal|en|de|Siegerjustiz|nocap=1}} calque of German Siegerjustiz Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} victor's justice (uncountable)
  1. unfair judgement in which an entity gives preferential treatment to its own forces over those of a defeated enemy. Wikipedia link: Nuremberg trials, Richard Minear, victor's justice Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-victor's_justice-en-noun-rIA25vmu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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