Samenleving, Wet en Politiek - Injustice

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to [get] away with murder [Zinsdeel]

to be able to do something wrong or illegal without receiving punishment or facing any consequences

Ex: Despite the suspicions , the suspect managed to get away with murder due to lack of evidence .

to [jump] the line [Zinsdeel]

to unfairly try to do something when it is someone else's turn to do so

Ex: It is not acceptable to jump the line ; everyone should wait their turn .

conflict of interest [Zinsdeel]

a situation where someone's personal stake or potential gain from a decision may hinder their ability to make an unbiased or fair choice

Ex: The researcher 's close family connection to a study subject prompted concerns about a conflict of interest in the research .

raw deal [zelfstandig naamwoord]

oneerlijke behandeling

Ex: She always gets a raw deal when it comes to promotions at work .

Ze krijgt altijd een onrechtvaardige behandeling als het gaat om promoties op het werk.

to [tar] {sb/sth} with the same brush [Zinsdeel]

to unfairly assume that a person or thing is as same as someone or something that they are associated with

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cheap shot [zelfstandig naamwoord]

goedkope opname

Ex: It would be a cheap shot to roast Franklin with the evidence he gave you as his friend .

Het zou een goedkope opmerking zijn om Franklin te bekritiseren met het bewijs dat hij je als vriend gaf.

to [cry] foul [Zinsdeel]

to express a strong objection to something that is perceived as unfair or unjust

Ex: The player cries foul after the referee 's call .

kangaroo court [zelfstandig naamwoord]

schijnrechtbank

Ex: They are conducting a kangaroo court to quickly dispense with the accused 's case .

Ze houden een kangoeroegerecht om snel af te rekenen met de zaak van de beschuldigde.

to [get] a free pass [Zinsdeel]

to receive special treatment or permission to avoid obligations, restrictions, or consequences

Ex: She got a free pass for her tardiness because of her close relationship with the boss .

below the belt [Zinsdeel]

in a way that unfairly takes advantage of a person's weaknesses

Ex: Bringing up her past failures during the argument was a below the belt move .

judge, jury, and executioner [Zinsdeel]

a person or group who has unchecked power to make decisions, impose punishments, and carry out those punishments without due process or oversight

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the short end of the stick [Zinsdeel]

an unfavorable or disadvantageous position or outcome that one receives in a particular situation

Ex: The marginalized communities fear they will continue to get the short end of the stick unless proactive measures are taken to address systemic biases and discrimination .

Samenleving, Wet en Politiek
Volgens de Regels	Normen trotseren	Justice	Injustice
Politics	Politieke kwesties	Punishment	Society
Social Class	Sociale Normen & Conformiteit	Vertrekken of Ontsnappen	Fraude & Oplichting