| parity | The quality or condition of being equal or equivalent; A like state or degree; equality; close correspondence; analogy; as, parity of reasoning. "No parity of principle." "Equality of length and parity of numeration." (Sir T. Browne) Origin: L. Paritas, fr. Par, paris, equal: cf. F. Parite. See Pair, Peer an equal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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