inequitable

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As scholars like Amanda Frost, Kate Masur and Martha Jones demonstrate, abolitionists and free Black activists used the concept of citizenship by birthright to make claims of freedom and otherwise challenge inequitable and terrifying circumstances.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

“It risks becoming inequitable and inefficient,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

But the distribution of income from their exploitation is seen as inequitable, benefiting mostly the mining companies and not the local population.

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

“So my biggest fear is my children are going to be significantly disadvantaged to everyone else in Scotland. It just seems very inequitable and unfair that, due to financial decisions children's education going to suffer.”

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2024

In the case of the provincial legislatures of Canada it has been exercised by the Dominion Government where provincial legislation is inequitable, or contrary to “the settled policy” of the Dominion.

From The New Irish Constitution by Morgan, J. H.