equality

noun

equal·​i·​ty i-ˈkwä-lə-tē How to pronounce equality (audio)
plural equalities
Synonyms of equalitynext
1
: the quality or state of being equal
2
: equation sense 2a

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Examples of equality in a Sentence

the ideals of liberty and equality it's absurd to suggest that there's an equality in the evil committed by the Nazis and the crimes of the government of that Asian country
Recent Examples on the Web Diane Symons, who is in the Democratic primary runoff for House District 97, said immigration isn’t among her top issues, which include education, the economy and equality. —Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024 Some, like Ruth Bader Ginsburg, prefer the equality rationale of Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992), where the Court noted the central importance of reproductive freedom to women’s ability to participate fully and equally in the social, political, and economic life of the nation. —Serena Mayeri, TIME, 9 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for equality 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of equality was in the 15th century

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“Equality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equality. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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equality

noun
equal·​i·​ty i-ˈkwäl-ət-ē How to pronounce equality (audio)
plural equalities
: the quality, fact, or state of being equal

Legal Definition

equality

noun
equal·​i·​ty
: the quality or state of being equal: as
a
: sameness or equivalence in number, quantity, or measure
b
: likeness or sameness in quality, power, status, or degree

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