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Examples of equality in a Sentence
the ideals of liberty and equality
it's absurd to suggest that there's an equality in the evil committed by the Nazis and the crimes of the government of that Asian country
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Founded by the 1957 Civil Rights Act, the Division is tasked with enforcing federal law regarding anti-discrimination and civil equality.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 1 Nov. 2024
This process cannot be open-ended: as part of signing on to the initiative, the parties must agree to conclude negotiations in five years, the first three of which will be dedicated to addressing human rights and equality.
—Marwan Muasher, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Trump’s speech was a show of power — a message that the MAGA movement is strong and united, if not entirely coherent, in a vision of America that does not welcome diversity or equality in any sphere.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
Our freedoms, our equality and our democracy depend on it.
—Rachel Laser, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of equality was
in the 14th century
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“Equality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equality. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
equality
noun
equal·i·ty
i-ˈkwäl-ət-ē
plural equalities
: the quality, fact, or state of being equal
Legal Definition
equality
noun
equal·i·ty
: the quality or state of being equal: as
a
: sameness or equivalence in number, quantity, or measure
b
: likeness or sameness in quality, power, status, or degree
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