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  What it means

  Literally “kangaroo court.” Means a mock trial or a biased, irregular proceeding where the outcome is predetermined — a sham of justice with no real fairness or due process.

  Vocabulary

  • kangur — kangaroo
  • sąd — court / tribunal / judgement

  Grammar note

  'Kangurzy' is a possessive adjective derived from 'kangur', agreeing with masculine 'sąd'.

  Cultural context

  Borrowed directly from English 'kangaroo court'. Used in Polish political and legal commentary to describe rigged proceedings.

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