Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unjust law
noun
/ʌnˈdʒʌst lɔː/
Definition
A law that is not fair or morally right, often leading to discrimination or oppression.
Examples
- The civil rights movement aimed to challenge unjust laws that enforced segregation.
- Many activists have stood up against unjust laws that violate basic human rights.
- Individuals often feel compelled to resist unjust laws in order to uphold justice.
Meaning
Unjust laws are those that conflict with moral standards or human rights, leading to inequality and injustice in society.
Synonyms
- Immoral law
- Unfair law
- Discriminatory law
- Oppressive law
