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corrupt equality

[kəˈrʌpt iˈkwɒlɪti]
noun phrasepl: corrupt equalities
igualdade corrompida
1. A false or distorted form of equality that masks underlying injustice or is achieved through dishonest or unethical means
The corrupt equality of the regime treated all citizens as equally powerless and oppressed.
A igualdade corrompida do regime tratava todos os cidadãos como igualmente impotentes e oprimidos.
2. Equality that exists only in appearance while actual power, resources, or rights remain unequally distributed
What appeared as corrupt equality in law masked systematic discrimination in practice.
O que parecia ser igualdade corrompida na lei ocultava discriminação sistemática na prática.
Synonyms
false equalityhollow equalityillusory equalityperverted equalitydeceptive equality
Antonyms
genuine equalityauthentic equalitytrue equalitylegitimate equalityrightful equality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
igualdade corrompida
standard usage
Portugal
igualdade corrompida
standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

equality in name only
equality on paper
a false sense of equality
equality undermined by corruption
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