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inequity - 4 dictionary results

in⋅eq⋅ui⋅ty

[in-ek-wi-tee]
–noun, plural -ties for 2.
1. lack of equity; unfairness; favoritism or bias.
2. an unfair circumstance or proceeding.

Origin:
1550–60; in- 3 + equity
in·eq·ui·ty   (ĭn-ěk'wĭ-tē)   
n.   pl. in·eq·ui·ties
  1. Injustice; unfairness.
  2. An instance of injustice or unfairness: discerned some inequities in the criminal justice system.

Inequity

In*eq"ui*ty\, n. Want of equity; injustice; wrong. "Some form of inequity." --H. Spencer.

Main Entry: in·eq·ui·ty
Pronunciation: in-'e-kw&-tE
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ties
: INJUSTICE; also : an instance of injustice
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