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

The need to address the inequities of the country's past has been seen as vital.

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What Democrats propose in the face of growing economic inequity are more jobs, a higher minimum wage, support for workers to unionize and better social safeguards.

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County has struggled in reaching pay equity, among other inequities.

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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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Related Words

• injustice 
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