Legal injustice, informally Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Friday, November 20, 2015 · 36-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, November 20, 2015.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 20, 2015 · 36-Down · 6 letters
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What does this clue mean?
A false accusation, or an injustice, especially one that leads to imprisonment.
noun
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