disproportionality
- a word derived from disproportional.
Example Sentences
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He said "that's not to say that there's not a national conversation to be had about disproportionality in the justice system".
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2024
This problem with disproportionality is what I think characterizes stories about cancel culture.
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2024
Juvenile Court is committed to addressing racial disproportionality.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 28, 2023
This kind of disproportionality erodes faith in the system, creating a situation where lesser crimes can carry higher penalties.
From Slate ● Jan. 21, 2023
When it comes to epidemics, though, this disproportionality becomes even more extreme: a tiny percentage of people do the majority of the work.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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