miscarriage

Definition

  • noun: a condition in which a pregnancy ends too early and does not result in the birth of a live baby
  • noun: corrupt or incompetent management
  • used in the phrase 'miscarriage of justice'

Examples

  • His conviction was a tragic/grave/gross 'miscarriage of justice'.

  • a woman who has suffered/had multiple 'miscarriages'

  • a high risk of 'miscarriage'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ...not because I printed it out recently. Let's pretend that's real. Want to explain what you're doing? We... ...are stopping a gross... ...miscarriage ofjustice! That... Okay, if you'd just let me explain. I can explain this. If you would just listen... I've got a letter from Mike O'Donnell, (..)
    2009 17 Again