equity
11equity — early 14c., from O.Fr. equite (13c.), from L. aequitatem (nom. aequitas) equality, conformity, symmetry, fairness, from aequus even, just, equal (see EQUAL (Cf. equal)). As the name of a system of law, 1590s, from Roman naturalis aequitas, the… …
12equity — *justice …
13equity — ► NOUN (pl. equities) 1) the quality of being fair and impartial. 2) Law a branch of law that developed alongside common law in order to remedy some of its defects in fairness and justice. 3) the value of a mortgaged property after deduction of… …
14Equity — Represents ownership interest in a firm. Also the residual dollar value of a futures trading account, assuming its liquidation at the going market price. The New York Times Financial Glossary * * * equity eq‧ui‧ty [ˈekwti] noun equities… …
15equity — The value of a futures trading account with all open positions valued at the going market price. The CENTER ONLINE Futures Glossary Ownership interest in a firm. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary Also, the residual dollar value ( residual value) of… …
16equity — Justice administered according to fairness as contrasted with the strictly formulated rules of common law. It is based on a system of rules and principles which originated in England as an alternative to the harsh rules of common law and which… …
17equity — Justice administered according to fairness as contrasted with the strictly formulated rules of common law. It is based on a system of rules and principles which originated in England as an alternative to the harsh rules of common law and which… …
18equity — /ek wi tee/, n., pl. equities. 1. the quality of being fair or impartial; fairness; impartiality: the equity of Solomon. 2. something that is fair and just. 3. Law. a. the application of the dictates of conscience or the principles of natural… …
19equity — 01. Since purchasing our house, the [equity] in our property has gone up by 10%. 02. We have a lot of [equity] tied up in our chalet, and we never even use it anymore. 03. There is no [equity] in the government s tax cuts; only the rich benefit.… …
20Equity — Common law Systèmes juridiques (Tous) Common law …
