equity

Plural

equities

1. 1.Fairness, impartiality, or justice as determined in light of "natural law" or "natural right".

   • “One of the staff said, ‘That’s fine, Delia. But what do wolves have to do with equity, justice and inclusion?’" Ms. Malone said.

2. 2.Various related senses originating with the Court of Chancery in late Medieval England

   • A Court of equity interposes only according to conscience.
   • Equity had been gradually shaping itself into a refined science which no human faculties could master without long and intense application.

3. 3.Various senses related to net value

   • I have a lot of equity in my house.

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