inequity

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inequity

/ɪnˈɛk.wɨ.ti/ UK
/ɪnˈɛkwɪti/ US

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From in- + equity. Piecewise doublet of iniquity.

noun inequities

countable, uncountable A lack of equity (justice). Near-synonyms: injustice, unfairness, partiality, bias
Similar: injustice, unfairness, partiality, bias · Opposite: equity, justice, fairness, impartiality, antibias
countable, uncountable An unjust act; a disservice. His action was clearly an inequity.

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@misc{inequity_2026,
  title = {inequity},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/inequity},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}