unjust
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The majority decision also imposes new requirements on compassionate release, which was designed to show mercy to prisoners and to provide a “safety valve” for unjust sentences.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
In his letter, Andic said the "deeply painful" death of his father had been made worse by having to deal with "the most serious, unjust and unfounded accusation a person can face".
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Contrary to how it’s mostly reported, the just-war tradition doesn’t give the pope any special authority on whether a war is just or unjust.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
All parties agree that they want to avoid such a fate, or in other words, they want to prevent an unjust transition.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Fear and anger can make us vindictive and abusive, unjust and unfair, until we all suffer from the absence of mercy and we condemn ourselves as much as we victimize others.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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