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Unjust Punishment

Unjust punishment refers to a penalty or consequence that is undeserved or unfair, often resulting from an incorrect judgment or biased decision-making. It occurs when someone is penalized for a crime they did not commit or endure a punishment that is disproportional to their offense.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The innocent man's imprisonment was an example of unjust punishment.
2. The unjust punishment inflicted upon him caused immense suffering and resentment.

Adjective:

1. She felt the system had given her an unjust punishment, and her faith in justice was shattered.
2. The lawyer fought for a fair trial, stating that his client had already suffered an unjust punishment.

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