Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
miscarriage-of-justice
noun
/ˈmɪskəˌrɪdʒ əv ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/
Definition
A miscarriage of justice is a legal term that refers to a situation where a person is convicted and punished for a crime they did not commit.
Examples
- The man spent years in prison due to a miscarriage of justice, eventually proving his innocence.
- Documentaries about miscarriages of justice often highlight flaws in the legal system.
Meaning
This term denotes a failure in the judicial system that leads to an erroneous conviction, often resulting in the innocent being penalized.
Synonyms
- Wrongful conviction
- Judicial error
- False conviction
