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
Those who dismissed intersectionality saw such policies as little more than allowing the disadvantaged to commit crimes without consequences to make up for past inequities, afflicting crime victims from the same disadvantaged communities.
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John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Adapted from Bernard-Marie Koltès’s play ‘Black Battles with Dogs’, Denis’ riveting drama gives primacy to her actors – their dialogues expressing inner desires and articulating the broader societal inequities that prevail between those who reside on either side of the fence.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The latest student assignment plan sought to address inequities within JCPS' magnet system.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Surveillance reports and early warning systems have been curtailed, while health promotion and advocacy for communities disproportionately affected by inequity are being censored.
—Stan Chu Ilo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
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John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Adapted from Bernard-Marie Koltès’s play ‘Black Battles with Dogs’, Denis’ riveting drama gives primacy to her actors – their dialogues expressing inner desires and articulating the broader societal inequities that prevail between those who reside on either side of the fence.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The latest student assignment plan sought to address inequities within JCPS' magnet system.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Surveillance reports and early warning systems have been curtailed, while health promotion and advocacy for communities disproportionately affected by inequity are being censored.
—Stan Chu Ilo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequity
Noun
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By sharing stories of corruption, privilege and inequality, social media not only informed but also galvanized Nepal’s youth, motivating collective mobilization against the country’s systemic injustice.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Music, and punk in particular, has traditionally been a form of art that amplifies anger, discontent, and injustice without filter.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Sep. 2025
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This is Toronto's chance to right every wrong of the 2020s so far.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Arch-conservative Ronald Reagan acknowledging that a grievous wrong had been done to these people, by the American government, and making some small measure of amends along with the Congress.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Inequity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequity. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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