unjust

Words with a similar base: unjust

'unjust'

[unfair.a.01] as in: not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

Examples:
used unfair methods
it was an unfair trial
took an unfair advantage

'unjust'

[unjust.a.02] as in: violating principles of justice

Examples:
unjust punishment
an unjust judge
an unjust accusation

'unjust'

[inequitable.a.01] as in: not equitable or fair

Examples:
the inequitable division of wealth
inequitable taxation

Origins

					unjust (English)
├── just (English)
│   └── juste (English)
│       └── iustus (Latin)
└── un- (English)
    ├── on- (Middle English (1100-1500))
    │   ├── on- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    │   └── ond- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    ├── un- (Middle English (1100-1500))
    │   └── un- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    └── unus (Latin)
        └── oinos (Latin)

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