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
The programs were created to serve as guardrails for civil rights enforcement, and to help remedy inequities faced by groups that have historically been discriminated against, such as minorities, women and people with disabilities.
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Jonathan Swan, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Additionally, the disparities in appeal rates among neighborhoods highlighted by the treasurer’s report largely stem from inequities in information access and education regarding the appeals process, rather than just the appeals mechanism itself.
—George Cardenas, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
This inequity signals to Black and Hispanic students that their voices are not valued in advanced sciences, further deterring them from seeking opportunities in higher education.
—Essence, 8 May 2025
The foundation has focused on tackling global challenges, including poverty, disease and inequity.
—CBS News, 8 May 2025
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Jonathan Swan, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Additionally, the disparities in appeal rates among neighborhoods highlighted by the treasurer’s report largely stem from inequities in information access and education regarding the appeals process, rather than just the appeals mechanism itself.
—George Cardenas, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
This inequity signals to Black and Hispanic students that their voices are not valued in advanced sciences, further deterring them from seeking opportunities in higher education.
—Essence, 8 May 2025
The foundation has focused on tackling global challenges, including poverty, disease and inequity.
—CBS News, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequity
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The Last Emperor won for Best Picture, and while that is absolutely a great movie, the fact that Moonstruck lost is one of life's great injustices.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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Eric Arthur Blair, who took the pen name George Orwell, was impelled to write by a keen awareness of injustice and a need to expose lies.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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The rights and wrongs of when and why supporters jeer their own team’s players are discussed here and Liverpool fans are certainly not alone in having done this.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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The country cannot turn the page on that dark, divisive, and racist era without righting this terrible wrong.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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“Inequity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequity. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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