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equity
Definitions
(3)
1
noun
Fairness
or
justice
in
the
way
people
are
treated
.
The
judge's
decision
was
based
on
equity
,
ensuring
all
parties
were
treated
fairly
.
Equity
in
the
workplace
is
essential
for
a
harmonious
environment
.
The
organization
strives
to
promote
equity
in
education
for
all
children
.
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2
noun
The
value
of
shares
issued
by
a
company
.
She
invested
in
the
company's
equity
to
become
a
shareholder
.
The
equity
market
has
been
volatile
this
year
.
He
checked
the
equity
value
of
his
stocks
regularly
.
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3
noun
The
difference
between
the
value
of
the
assets
and
the
value
of
the
liabilities
of
something
owned
.
The
homeowner's
equity
increased
as
they
paid
off
their
mortgage
.
He
calculated
the
equity
in
his
home
before
selling
it
.
The
bank
offered
a
loan
based
on
the
equity
of
the
property
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
aequitas
Originally meant
fairness, equality
Background
The term 'equity' originates from the Latin word 'aequitas', which means fairness or equality. It entered the English language in the 14th century, initially used in legal contexts to denote fairness in the application of laws.