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- pronunciation:
- e
kwih
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
equities |
| definition 1: |
the quality of being fair and reasonable; fairness.
He tried to ensure equity in his will so that his heirs would have no reason to quarrel over his estate.- synonyms:
- evenhandedness, fair-mindedness, fairness, impartiality, justice, objectivity
- antonyms:
- inequity, unfairness
- similar words:
- justness, tolerance
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| definition 2: |
something that is impartial or fair.
- synonyms:
- fairness, impartiality, justice
- antonyms:
- inequity
- similar words:
- equality, right
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| definition 3: |
the net worth of a business or property; total value of assets minus outstanding liabilities.
- similar words:
- assets, net, value, worth
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| definition 4: |
in law, a system supplementing the common law and serving to allow flexibility in cases where strict application of the law would result in hardship or unfairness.
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| definition 5: |
in law, a right or claim asserted on principles of equity rather than set forth in the common law.
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| related words: |
justice |
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