The phrase "past injustices" refers to unfair actions or treatment that happened in the past, which caused harm or disadvantage to certain individuals or groups. Full definition
In addressing past injustice and its legacy, how do we create a different foundation for the future? (religion-online.org)
In the preamble it is stated that the Australian Parliament took into consideration, when passing the Native Title Act, that the people of Australia intend to rectify the consequences of past injustices by the special measures contained in the Native Title Act for securing «adequate advancement and protection of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders». (humanrights.gov.au)
«The exclusive layoffs of one race, in an effort to rectify past injustices, is an impermissible means to a legitimate end,» said a three - judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in a case involving the Bridgeport, Conn., school system. (edweek.org)