equality

noun

equal·​i·​ty i-ˈkwä-lə-tē How to pronounce equality (audio)
plural equalities
1
: the quality or state of being equal
2

Examples of equality in a Sentence

the ideals of liberty and equality it's absurd to suggest that there's an equality in the evil committed by the Nazis and the crimes of the government of that Asian country
Recent Examples on the Web And how has the debate around abuse and gender equality evolved within the media? Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2023 In other places, there has been pushback on equality proposals. Annabelle Timsit, Washington Post, 24 Sep. 2023 How racial equality is talked about animates its work also, in a distinctly new way. Shauna Shames, The Conversation, 19 Sep. 2023 Hillary Clinton announced that gender equality will now be the fourth pillar of CGI's activities, along with fighting climate change, economic inclusion and public health issues. Daniel Adams, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2023 Responding to those demands, the UN has scheduled discussions during the General Assembly on climate change, sovereign debt relief, and ways to help struggling countries reach the UN’s development goals on prosperity, health, development, education, and gender equality. Farnaz Fassihi, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Sep. 2023 Responding to those demands, the U.N. has scheduled discussions during the General Assembly on climate change, sovereign debt relief and ways to help struggling countries reach the U.N.’s development goals on prosperity, health, development, education and gender equality. Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2023 In May, Sewell had announced over $3.1 million in funding from the National Park Service’s African American Civil Rights Grant Program that is being awarded to preserve historic sites in Alabama related to Civil Rights and the African American struggle for equality. Greg Garrison | , al, 11 Sep. 2023 Soroptimist International, a nonprofit founded more than 100 years ago, includes about 66,000 club members in 120 countries, who advocate for human rights and gender equality. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of equality was in the 15th century

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“Equality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equality. Accessed 29 Sep. 2023.

Kids Definition

equality

noun
equal·​i·​ty i-ˈkwäl-ət-ē How to pronounce equality (audio)
plural equalities
: the quality, fact, or state of being equal

Legal Definition

equality

noun
equal·​i·​ty
: the quality or state of being equal: as
a
: sameness or equivalence in number, quantity, or measure
b
: likeness or sameness in quality, power, status, or degree

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