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inequity

[in-ek-wi-tee] / ɪnˈɛk wɪ ti /
NOUN
state of being unequal
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There have been many examples of inequity between the men’s and women’s tournaments.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In comparison, it said its service in south Wales had attended 983 emergencies in the same period which "clearly demonstrates the inequity that we need to address".

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2025

This inequity may needle her, but Ruthie is acutely aware that while she is talented, she’s also been fortunate.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025

He was referring to the societal and systemic factors that contribute to the perpetuation of poverty, like economic inequity, discrimination and inadequate social safety nets.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2025

Shouldn’t we focus the public’s attention on the so-called root causes of mass incarceration, such as educational inequity?

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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