jyun1 juk6冤獄冤狱
Jyutpingjyun1 juk6
Yaleyūn yuhk
Definition
Wrongful imprisonment; a miscarriage of justice.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the legal context of being wrongly imprisoned due to false accusations or judicial error. It carries a strong sense of injustice and is often used in news reports or when discussing legal scandals. Unlike general terms for being wronged, this is strictly tied to the experience of incarceration.
Examples
He clearly didn't do it, why does he have to serve a wrongful sentence?
This miscarriage of justice case became a huge mess, the whole city is paying attention.
Related words
Common phrases
to serve a wrongful prison sentence
a case of miscarriage of justice
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe general unfair treatment or being blamed for minor things, as it specifically implies a formal legal sentence or prison time.
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