inequity

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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2
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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“Inequity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequity. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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