just-world hypothesis
/ˌdʒʌst ˈwɜːrld haɪˌpɒθəsɪs/
the belief that people get what they deserve
just-world hypothesis in a sentence
“The just-world hypothesis leads to blaming victims for their misfortunes.”
Origin of just-world hypothesis
Latin justus righteous, equitable + Greek hypothesis foundation
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