समानता का सिद्धांत
/səmaːnətaː kaː sɪdʱaːnt/A fundamental concept in law and ethics that all individuals or entities should be treated equally under specified conditions.
न्यायालय ने समानता के सिद्धांत का पालन करते हुए निर्णय दिया।
The court ruled in accordance with the principle of equality.
Commonly used in legal, political, and social contexts to emphasize fairness and non-discrimination.
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💡Pro Tip
Contextual Usage
Use 'principle of equality' when translating legal or formal texts. In casual contexts, 'equality' alone suffices unless emphasizing the foundational nature of the concept.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
This phrase is formal. In informal Hindi, 'बराबरी' (equality) is more common unless discussing laws or policies.
📖Word Origin
The phrase combines 'समानता' (equality) from Sanskrit 'samatva' (समत्व) meaning 'uniformity' or 'likeness' and 'सिद्धांत' (principle) from Sanskrit 'siddhānta' (सिद्धान्त) meaning 'established doctrine'. The compound emerged in modern Indian legal and constitutional discourse.
📝Usage Notes
Used in legal documents, political speeches, and academic texts to refer to the foundational idea that all people are equal before the law and in society. Avoid using this phrase in casual conversation unless discussing formal topics.