inequity

[in-ek-wi-tee]

noun

plural

inequities 

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of inequity¹

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

Example Sentences

Despite its somewhat tendentious title and Nelson’s fuming belief that as a Latino he is seen as a loan risk, “The Other Americans” is not a dramatic screed denouncing the inequities of American culture.

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And they have threatened penalties for public schools that offer programs to address historic inequities for Black or Hispanic students.

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The Times data show the results of the inequities.

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“I hope this tool makes obvious the inequities.”

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Except for that pesky detail of history proving that many states, if left to their own devices, will happily codify structural inequities that foment chaos.

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Related Words

• injustice 
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