inequity

From in- +‎ equity. Piecewise doublet of iniquity.

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ɪnˈɛk.wɨ.ti/

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• (US) IPA^(key): /ɪnˈɛkwɪti/, /ɪnˈɛkwɪti/

inequity (countable and uncountable, plural inequities)

1. A lack of equity (justice).

   Antonyms: equity, justice, fairness, impartiality, antibias

   Hyponyms: iniquity (high degree); microinequity (low degree)

   Coordinate term: inequality (equity and fairness are not always equality, but some inequality is inequitable and unfair)

   Near-synonyms: injustice, unfairness, partiality, bias

   The intended purpose of antidiscrimination laws is to counteract and reduce inequity.

2. An unjust act; a disservice.

   Hyponyms: microinequity, microaggression

   His action was clearly an inequity.

See usage notes at iniquity.

• equinity