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 pay inequity is most evident between men and women holding bachelor's degrees.
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Noah Bressner, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
The case highlights how common compensation practices can reinforce pay inequities for women.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Jaramillo, a former city employee, said the City Council must address inequities in economic development and infrastructure quality on the city’s south end.
—Alexcia Negrete, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
The design of the U.S. health care system and structural barriers have led to persistent health inequities that cost more than a million lives and billions of dollars, according to the national academies report.
—Tribune News Service, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
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Noah Bressner, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
The case highlights how common compensation practices can reinforce pay inequities for women.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Jaramillo, a former city employee, said the City Council must address inequities in economic development and infrastructure quality on the city’s south end.
—Alexcia Negrete, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
The design of the U.S. health care system and structural barriers have led to persistent health inequities that cost more than a million lives and billions of dollars, according to the national academies report.
—Tribune News Service, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Inequity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequity. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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