unjust

[/ʌnˈdʒʌst/]

adjective

injusto

1. not based on or behaving according to what is morally or legally right and fair

The court ruled that the punishment was unjust.

O tribunal decidiu que a punição era injusta.

2. characterized by injustice or unfairness

Many considered the law to be unjust and discriminatory.

Muitos consideravam a lei injusta e discriminatória.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

injusto

standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

injusto

standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

injusto

standard usage

Portugal

injusto

standard usage in European Portuguese

unjust enrichment (enriquecimento injusto)

unjust dismissal (demissão injusta)

unjust treatment (tratamento injusto)

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