1
as in injustice
the state of being unfair or unjust
the inequity of the punishment led many people to believe that the defendant was being punished for his political beliefs
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as in wrong
unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this
the unavoidable inequities of any system for distributing benefits
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Recent Examples of inequity
The decline in students of color at the prestigious schools appears to confirm concerns civil rights groups had about inequities in higher education, including barriers to top institutions, surrounding the high court ruling.
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Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
But rather than admit that their worldview had misled them so, those who are partial to a collectivist theory of justice insisted that the Duke lacrosse players took advantage of the inequities inherent to the American justice system.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Dec. 2024
The Ripple Effect on Mental Health There is a ripple effect caused by the inequity in pay.
—Brook Choulet, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
These workers deserve fairness and dignity for their work, and the city has an opportunity to right an ongoing inequity in its regulations.
—Husein Yatabarry, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
But rather than admit that their worldview had misled them so, those who are partial to a collectivist theory of justice insisted that the Duke lacrosse players took advantage of the inequities inherent to the American justice system.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Dec. 2024
The Ripple Effect on Mental Health There is a ripple effect caused by the inequity in pay.
—Brook Choulet, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
These workers deserve fairness and dignity for their work, and the city has an opportunity to right an ongoing inequity in its regulations.
—Husein Yatabarry, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Inequity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequity. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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