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inequity

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in·eq·ui·ty  (n-kw-t)
n. pl. in·eq·ui·ties
1. Injustice; unfairness.
2. An instance of injustice or unfairness: discerned some inequities in the criminal justice system.

inequity [ɪnˈɛkwɪtɪ]
n pl -ties
1. lack of equity; injustice; unfairness
2. an unjust or unfair act, sentence, etc.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.inequityinequity - injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards
gamesmanship - the use of dubious (although not technically illegal) methods to win a game
unjustness, injustice - the practice of being unjust or unfair
fairness, equity - conformity with rules or standards; "the judge recognized the fairness of my claim"

inequity
noun unfairness, prejudice, bias, injustice, discrimination, one-sidedness, unjustness Social imbalance worries him more than inequity of income.
Translations
inequity [ɪnˈekwɪtɪ] Ninjusticia f
inequity [ɪnˈɛkwɪti] n
(= inequality) → inégalité f
(= unfairness) → injustice f
inequity
inequity [ɪnˈɛkwɪtɪ] n (frm) → ingiustizie fpl
inequity [ɪnˈɛkwɪtɪ] n (frm) → ingiustizie fpl


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Alternatively, keeping informed of global inequity in health and strategies for addressing these can be found on The People's Health Movement (PMH) website at: www.
Perez is one of a group of disgruntled North Hollywood High students trying to raise awareness about what they say is an inequity in education offerings: They only have one choice in foreign language -- Spanish -- while counterparts at Canoga Park High could choose from German, Spanish, French and Italian.
Thomas (R-CA), Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, to correct an inequity in the tax law without increasing complexity and with little revenue effect.
 
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