Economic Disparity
/ɪˌkɒnəˈmɪk dɪˈspærɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The measurable difference in income, wealth, or access to resources among individuals or groups within a society, relevant in legal contexts such as civil rights, labor law, and social justice.
The court examined economic disparity to determine whether discrimination influenced employment opportunities.
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- economic disparity
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Commentary
Economic disparity often underpins claims in social justice and anti-discrimination litigation; precise quantification is vital for legal analysis.
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