inequitable
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- inequitableness noun
- inequitably adverb
Etymology
Origin of inequitable
Example Sentences
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“It risks becoming inequitable and inefficient,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
But the distribution of income from their exploitation is seen as inequitable, benefiting mostly the mining companies and not the local population.
From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025
The Framers envisioned executive clemency as a safety valve to correct overly harsh and inequitable sentences.
From Slate • Dec. 2, 2024
“So my biggest fear is my children are going to be significantly disadvantaged to everyone else in Scotland. It just seems very inequitable and unfair that, due to financial decisions children's education going to suffer.”
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2024
In the case of the provincial legislatures of Canada it has been exercised by the Dominion Government where provincial legislation is inequitable, or contrary to “the settled policy” of the Dominion.
From The New Irish Constitution by Morgan, J. H.
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