"injustice" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-injustice.wav [UK] Forms: injustice, injustices [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An injustice is an unfair act or situation.
    Sense id: simple-injustice-en-noun-9vwNFilP
     
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          "text": "Slavery is one of the worst injustices in history."
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