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Examples of inequity in a Sentence
the inequities in wages paid to men and women
the inequity of the punishment led many people to believe that the defendant was being punished for his political beliefs
Recent Examples on the Web
Like all those who fought, often invisibly, to get Mexico to this point, each woman continues to push against stubborn stereotypes and inequities.
—Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2024
While steps have been taken in recent years to resolve health inequities driven by these systemic issues, the financial burdens underlying many of these concerns have yet to be addressed in a universal or consistent way.
—Stacy Hurt, STAT, 23 May 2024
In fact, in the United States, health inequities cost $320 billion annually.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 22 May 2024
Although surveys show that Black people care as much about climate change and protecting the environment as other Americans, these issues aren’t necessarily top of mind in a era when racial strife, police violence and economic inequities command more attention.
—Tyrone Beason, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Inequity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inequity. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
inequity
noun
in·eq·ui·ty
(ˈ)in-ˈek-wət-ē
plural inequities
2
: an instance of injustice or unfairness
Legal Definition
inequity
noun
in·eq·ui·ty
in-ˈe-kwə-tē
plural inequities
: injustice
also
: an instance of injustice
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