the quality or state of being equal
Equality is the ultimate goal of egalitarianism, where all citizens of the state are given equal rights and privileges. Equality affords a comparison without discrimination on grounds of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, disability, or economic background. This can range from equality of opportunity for welfare and/or resources (Dworkin) or is embraced in the notion of justice (Justinian), equal in law. Contemporary debates revolve around equality of outcome and equality of opportunity — Helena Kennedy