Examples of inequity in a Sentence
the inequities in wages paid to men and women
the inequity of the punishment led many people to believe that the defendant was being punished for his political beliefs
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But there are big inequities in how that’s rolling out, with only 15 percent of clean energy investments in emerging and developing economies outside of China.
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Justine Calma, The Verge, 5 June 2024
Their collective and continued efforts to address inequities in care, especially in regard to Black women’s heart and maternity health, works hand-in-hand with awareness efforts to create meaningful change.
—Essence Editors, Essence, 29 May 2024
The inclusion of Harris, the first South Asian, Black and female second-in-command, is an example of the fact that women who challenge barriers are expected to solve all gender inequities, Cutraro said.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
Sitting in a weathered wood chair under the shade of a tree, the governor explained how his Catholic background and the inequities in the criminal justice system influenced his refusal to sign off on executions as governor.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
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Justine Calma, The Verge, 5 June 2024
Their collective and continued efforts to address inequities in care, especially in regard to Black women’s heart and maternity health, works hand-in-hand with awareness efforts to create meaningful change.
—Essence Editors, Essence, 29 May 2024
The inclusion of Harris, the first South Asian, Black and female second-in-command, is an example of the fact that women who challenge barriers are expected to solve all gender inequities, Cutraro said.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
Sitting in a weathered wood chair under the shade of a tree, the governor explained how his Catholic background and the inequities in the criminal justice system influenced his refusal to sign off on executions as governor.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
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“Inequity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inequity. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
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inequity
noun
in·eq·ui·ty
(ˈ)in-ˈek-wət-ē 
plural inequities
2
: an instance of injustice or unfairness
Legal Definition
inequity
noun
in·eq·ui·ty
in-ˈe-kwə-tē
plural inequities
: injustice
also
: an instance of injustice
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