0 something that fails to represent the values and qualities that it is intended to represent, in a way that is shocking or offensive: --
Langdale described the court ruling as a travesty of justice.
Their production of "Sweeney Todd" was the worst I've ever seen - it was a travesty.
1 something that completely fails to do what it is intended or expected to do, and therefore seems ridiculous: --
The police chief called the judge’s ruling a travesty of justice.
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