Unfairness
/ʌnˈfɛərnəs/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of lacking fairness, impartiality, or justice, especially in legal contexts.
The plaintiff argued that the contract's terms exhibited clear unfairness.
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Commentary
Unfairness commonly appears in legal discussions regarding procedural justice and substantive fairness, often informing doctrines like unconscionability and discrimination law.
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