equality

noun

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

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
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Iran was willing to resume negotiations on the nuclear issue on the premise of equality and respect, Xinhua reported the Iranian minister as saying. Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025 The Israeli supreme court has also ruled that the ultra-Orthodox carve-out violates the principle of equality under the law, tasking the legislature with instituting a fairer regime. Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 17 July 2025 That’s about half the time than gasoline or diesel refueling but a massive improvement on current capabilities, and close enough to claim effective equality. Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 Remember what you were taught in grade school regarding this country’s foundation of liberty, freedom, justice and equality for all. Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for equality

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of equality was in the 14th century

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“Equality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equality. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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