ongerechtigheid

Definitions of ongerechtigheid
  1. noun
    the practice of being unjust or unfair
    synonyms: onbillijkheid, onrecht, onrechtvaardigheid, onredelijkheid
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    antonyms:
    gerechtigheid, recht, rechtvaardigheid
    the quality of being just or fair
    types:
    oneerlijkheid, onsportiviteit, onwaarachtigheid
    injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards
    misstand, ongelijk, wantoestand
    that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
  2. noun
    an unjust act
    synonyms: onsportiviteit
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    type of:
    ambtsmisdrijf, euveldaad, misdaad, wangedrag
    activity that transgresses moral or civil law
  3. noun
    morally objectionable behavior
    synonyms: laakbaarheid, slechtheid
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    types:
    blasfemie, godslastering, kerkroof
    blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
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