What does equity mean?
Equity means Fairness, impartiality, or justice as determined in light of "natural law" or "natural right"..
Equity
/ˈɛk.wɪ.ti/ · noun
Meaning
Fairness, impartiality, or justice as determined in light of "natural law" or "natural right"..
Definitions by Sense
- Fairness, impartiality, or justice as determined in light of "natural law" or "natural right".
- (law) Various related senses originating with the Court of Chancery in late Medieval England
- (finance) Various senses related to net value
- (nonstandard) Equality
Example Sentences
Sufficeth what they in their graue wiſedoomes ſhall proſcribe, I in no ſorte will ſeeke to acquite, nor preſumptuouſly attempte to diſpute againſt the equity of their iudgementes, but humble and proſtrate appeale to their mercies.
“One of the staff said, ‘That’s fine, Delia. But what do wolves have to do with equity, justice and inclusion?’" Ms. Malone said.
What steps the Government are taking to help ensure equity of opportunity for people from low-income families.
Synonyms for equity
Antonyms for equity
Related Words
Word Forms
- equities
- æquity
- equitie
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for equity?
Common synonyms include fairness.
What is the opposite of equity?
Possible antonyms include inequity, iniquity, unfairness.
How do you use equity in a sentence?
Sufficeth what they in their graue wiſedoomes ſhall proſcribe, I in no ſorte will ſeeke to acquite, nor preſumptuouſly attempte to diſpute againſt the equity of their iudgementes, but humble and proſtrate appeale to their mercies.
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