English Dictionary
Definition of “equity”
equity (ˈɛkwɪtɪ
)
Definitions
noun
- the quality of being impartial or reasonable; fairness
- an impartial or fair act, decision, etc
- law a system of jurisprudence founded on principles of natural justice and fair conduct. It supplements the common law and mitigates its inflexibility, as by providing a remedy where none exists at law
- law an equitable right or claim ⇒
equity of redemption
- the interest of ordinary shareholders in a company
- the market value of a debtor's property in excess of all debts to which it is liable
Word Origin
C14: from Old French equite, from Latin aequitās, from aequus level, equal
Synonyms
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fairness,
justice,
integrity,
honesty,
fair play,
righteousness,
impartiality,
rectitude,
reasonableness,
even-handedness,
fair-mindedness,
uprightness,
equitableness,
Equity (ˈɛkwɪtɪ)
Definitions
noun
- the actors' trade union Full name Actors' Equity Association
Usage examples
Ed wanted me to put in my equity to pool resources but Bella advised me to wait.
Isabel Wolff, RESCUING ROSE (2002)We selected individuals from different geographical areas within the health authority area to maximise equity.
British Medical Journal (2002)It stated that "greater equity for public patients will be sought in a revised contract for hospital consultants".
Irish Times (2002)Some lenders may ask for security over one of your parents ' assets, for example any equity in their house.
Glasgow Herald (2001)Valued employees are then offered the possibility of directorships and equity in these new companies.
Corporate Research Foundation, TOP MARKETING AND MEDIA COMPANIES IN THE UK (2002)
