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unjustly

adverb (unjustly)

«unjustly» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

If someone is treated unjustly, they are treated unfairly, in a way that is not right. tree →

In the lessons

in tales a king or a rich uncle takes what belongs to someone else, and the hero makes him give it back

Examples

  • She was punished unjustly for something her brother did. tree →
  • The old king had ruled unjustly for years. tree →
  • I felt I had been treated unjustly. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

In Psalm 82, God stands among the judges and tells them to stop judging unfairly and favoring the wicked.

Interpretation. Tradition holds that judges must be just and impartial, and that unjust judging goes against God's own rule over the world.

Examples

  • 'How long will ye judge unjustly, and respect the persons of the wicked? (Writings PSA.82.2, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

This page in Markdown → https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/unjustly/