Unfairness

/ʌnˈfɛərnəs/

Definitions

  1. (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.

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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