in·eq·ui·ty

in·eq·ui·ty
/ınˈɛkwəti/ noun, pl -ties
formal
1 [noncount] : lack of fairness : unfair treatment

She has been a leader in the fight against racial inequity. [=injustice]

2 [count] : something that is unfair

the inequities in wages paid to men and women

educational inequities

Do not confuse inequity with iniquity.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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