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Acting contrary to the standard of right; not animated or controlled by justice; false; dishonest; as, an unjust man or judge.

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  1. a. Acting contrary to the standard of right; not animated or controlled by justice; false; dishonest; as, an unjust man or judge.
  2. a. Contrary to justice and right; prompted by a spirit of injustice; wrongful; as, an unjust sentence; an unjust demand; an unjust accusation.
  3. adj. not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
  4. adj. violating principles of justice
  5. adj. not equitable or fair
  6. 1. Acting contrary to the standard of right; not animated or controlled by justice; false; dishonest; as, an unjust man or judge. 2. Contrary to justice and right; prompted by a spirit of injustice; wrongful; as, an unjust sentence; an unjust demand; an unjust accusation. -- Un*just"ly, adv. -- Un*just"ness, n.
  7. j:100 a. violating principles of justice