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Definition travesty in British English

travesty noun

[singular] noun
/ˈtrævəsti/
1

a situation, action, or event that shocks you because it is very different from what it should be or because it seems very unfair

Example

Jensen called the verdict a travesty of justice.

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Definition travesty in British English