Secret Stories of 100 English Idioms : (Ultimate Approach to Learning English Idioms for All Competitive Examinations-Vol.I) by Unknown
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53.A MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE
Meaning:
Wrongful conviction; a mistaken decision made in a court of law
Usage:
Punishing the student for cheating was a miscarriage of justice because he was innocent.
Explanation:
It is said that justice is blind in cases where false judgments are given. Factors such as strong evidence, testimony, and argumentation play a major role in a judgeâs judgment. Sometimes there are instances of wrongful punishment due to misjudgment. This idiom is used to describe such cases.
Miscarriage means abortion or failure. If such a situation arises in the judicial decision it means that there has been a breach of justice. This idiom, which came into use in the 19th century, is used to mean â false judgment . âI was the victim of a miscarriage of justiceâ which means âI am the victim of false judgementâ.
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