concept of equality
collocation in Englishmeaningsofconceptandequality
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concept
noun[C]
uk/ˈkɒn.sept/us/ˈkɑːn.sept/
a principle ...
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equality
noun[U or C]
uk/iˈkwɒl.ə.ti/us/iˈkwɑː.lə.t̬i/
the right of different groups of people to have a similar social position and receive the ...
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(Definition ofconceptandequalityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Strictly speaking, in this argument we assume that theconceptofequalityis complete, such that equality promotion is an issue in all distributive conflicts.
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There are also some who think that the veryconceptofequalityinvolves precision.
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T-indistinguishability operators seem to be good candidates for this more flexible and general version of theconceptofequalitythat we are searching for.
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This condition leaves open how to understand theconceptofequalityin most situations, and makes a statement only in some uncontroversial cases.
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I shall only consider the two general arguments outlined above and theconceptofequality/equalization that stands behind them.
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This is a restriction imposed on theconceptofequality, and hence it is not obvious how this restriction should affect the justice relation.
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This is a very weak claim about theconceptofequalityand it is satisfied by all well-known inequality measures.
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Temkin (1993) argues convincingly that ourconceptofequalityis complex and thus indeterminate in many cases (going beyond the conditions of the previous section).
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These considerations show that certain contexts that are pervaded with uncertainty require a more flexibleconceptofequalitythat goes beyond the rigidity of the classicconceptofequality.
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They advocate aconceptofequalityas recognition of difference and not homogeneity, which may require different treatment because recognition may involve accepting and accommodating difference.
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We must commit ourselves not just to theconceptofequalityof opportunity, but equally and crucially to the attainment of equality of outcome.
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Surely theconceptofequalityunder the law simply means that once the law has been passed it will be impartially administered.
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I do not believe that the institute understands the basicconceptofequalitywhich underlies anti-discrimination legislation.
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Theconceptofequalitybetween men and women must always be kept in mind.
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We have all for a long time paid lip service to theconceptofequalitybetween men and women.
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The argument that the private bed infringes on theconceptofequalityof treatment, regardless of means, is mistaken.
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It introduces the suspect racial connotation and theconceptofequality, which is misleading.
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This was unfortunate, as the archbishop was drawing attention to a fundamental dilemma which faces anyone who tries to discuss theconceptofequality.
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I reject theconceptofequalityin misery.
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