No. 2,244 in Dutch
onterecht
"Unjust" or "unfair."
In a sentence
Hij kreeg onterecht een boete.
He unfairly received a fine.
The word 'onterecht' means 'unfairly' in this context, indicating that the fine was not justified.
Zij voelde zich onterecht beschuldigd.
She felt unjustly accused.
Here, 'onterecht' conveys a sentiment of being accused without reason or fairness.
De beslissing was onterecht volgens de regels.
The decision was unjust according to the rules.
In this instance, 'onterecht' highlights that the decision was made in an unjust or improper manner in alignment with established norms.
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