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
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Some claim that a national average of a pay gap means that all women face the same form and degree of inequity.
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Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Global cooperation during the COVID-19 pandemic showed how quickly knowledge and resources can be mobilized yet also exposed deep inequities in access.
—Mbongiseni Buthelezi, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
More and more companies are recognizing the inherent inequity of the commercial insurance market.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Travelers of color spoke up, calling out inequities and holding brands accountable.
—AFAR Media, 8 Sep. 2025
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Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Global cooperation during the COVID-19 pandemic showed how quickly knowledge and resources can be mobilized yet also exposed deep inequities in access.
—Mbongiseni Buthelezi, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
More and more companies are recognizing the inherent inequity of the commercial insurance market.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Travelers of color spoke up, calling out inequities and holding brands accountable.
—AFAR Media, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inequity
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“Inequity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inequity. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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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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