inequity

inequity
Synonyms and related words:
asymmetry, contrariety, difference, disequilibrium, disparity, disproportion, heterogeneity, illegality, imbalance, improperness, impropriety, inadequacy, inequality, inequitableness, iniquitousness, iniquity, injustice, insufficiency, irregularity, nonuniformity, odds, overbalance, shortcoming, unbalance, undueness, unevenness, unfair discrimination, unfairness, unjustness, unlawfulness, unmeetness, wrong, wrongfulness, wrongness

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  • inequity — inequity, iniquity These two words are related in form, meaning, and derivation. Inequity is the opposite of equity and means ‘inequality, unfairness, injustice’: • He believes that politicians need to tackle the inequities that divide society… …   Modern English usage

  • Inequity — In*eq ui*ty, n. Lack of equity; injustice; wrong. Some form of inequity. H. Spencer …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • inequity — in·eq·ui·ty /in e kwə tē/ n pl ties: injustice; also: an instance of injustice Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …   Law dictionary

  • inequity — (n.) 1550s, from IN (Cf. in ) (1) not, opposite of + EQUITY (Cf. equity). Formed from the same elements as INIQUITY (Cf. iniquity), but natively. Related: Inequities …   Etymology dictionary

  • inequity — ► NOUN (pl. inequities) ▪ lack of fairness or justice …   English terms dictionary

  • inequity — [in ek′wit ē] n. [ IN 2 + EQUITY] 1. lack of justice; unfairness 2. pl. inequities an instance of this …   English World dictionary

  • inequity — in|eq|ui|ty [ınˈekwıti] n plural inequities [U and C] formal lack of fairness, or something that is unfair ≠ ↑equity inequity of ▪ the inequities of the legal system inequity in ▪ There are huge inequities in the distribution of research funding …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • inequity — [[t]ɪne̱kwɪti[/t]] inequities N VAR (disapproval) If you refer to the inequity of something, you are criticizing it because it is unfair or unjust. [FORMAL] Social imbalance worries him more than inequity of income. ...the inequities in our… …   English dictionary

  • inequity — UK [ɪnˈekwətɪ] / US [ɪnˈekwɪtɪ] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms inequity : singular inequity plural inequities very formal the fact of being unfair, or an unfair situation …   English dictionary

  • inequity — noun the inequity of the law Syn: unfairness, injustice, unjustness, discrimination, partisanship, partiality, favoritism, bias, prejudice …   Thesaurus of popular words

  • Inequity aversion — (IA) is the preference for fairness and resistance to inequitable outcomes.cite journal | last = Fehr | first = E. | coauthors = Schmidt, K. M. | authorlink = Ernst Fehr | year = 1999 | title = A theory of fairness, competition, and cooperation | …   Wikipedia

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