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disparity

dis·par·i·ty [ di spárrətee ] (plural dis·par·i·ties)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. lack of equality: a lack of equality between people or things

2. unlikeness: dissimilarity or incongruity

[Mid-16th century. Via French< late Latin disparitas< paritas (see parity1)]
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