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Equity
ˈɛkwɪti
Equity definitions
noun
equities
equity
- the quality of being fair and just, especially in a way that takes account of and seeks to address existing inequalities
"general principles of equity and fairness"
- a branch of law that developed alongside common law and is concerned with fairness and justice, formerly administered in special courts
"if there is any conflict between the principles of common law and equity, equity prevails"
- the value of the shares issued by a company
"he owns 62% of the group's equity"
- stocks and shares that carry no fixed interest
"trading in equities is governed by market rules"
- the value of a mortgaged property after deduction of charges against it
"people who have built up a significant amount of equity in their homes"
- (in the UK, US, and several other countries) a trade union to which all professional actors must belong
"an Equity card"