abuses of the times; evils of the age
Refers to social ills, corrupt practices, or systemic problems characteristic of a particular era. Often used in critical or historical commentary.
His novel sharply depicts the abuses of the times.
The reformers strove to correct the evils of the age.
Compound of 時代 (jidai, 'era, times') + の (no, possessive particle) + 弊 (hei, 'evil, harmful practice'). The kanji 弊 carries a sense of corruption or abuse.