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View synonyms for inequity

inequity

[ in-ek-wi-tee ]

noun

, plural in·eq·ui·ties
  1. lack of equity; unfairness; favoritism or bias.
  2. an unfair circumstance or proceeding.


inequity

/ ɪnˈɛkwɪtɪ /

noun

  1. lack of equity; injustice; unfairness
  2. an unjust or unfair act, sentence, etc


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Word History and Origins

Origin of inequity1

First recorded in 1550–60; in- 3 + equity

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Example Sentences

Already Warren has been leading the charge against economic inequity.

Nor does the suggestion that her justified complaints about pay inequity played no part in her ouster hold much printer's ink.

What seems at first to be novel about gender inequity gradually reveals itself to be a parable about social class.

This was the face of inequity in Israeli-controlled areas of the West Bank.

But, also—for women like us—call out inequity when you see it!

Mellie Garson sat on an overturned pickle keg sourly contemplating the inequity of fate.

The law guilty of that very inequity which it was its mission to punish!

However it goes with the rest of the world, America has reached the stage of unfolding whereof inequity at a price wont work.

No such monstrosity of legal inequity will, it may be said, be produced.

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