Gadit

equity

Definitions (3)
1nounThe quality of being fair and impartial.
The judge was known for his commitment to equity in all his rulings.
Equity in education ensures that all students have access to the same opportunities.
The organization strives for equity in the workplace, promoting equal pay for all employees.
2nounThe value of shares issued by a company.
She decided to invest in the company's equity to become a shareholder.
The equity market has been volatile this year, affecting many investors.
He sold his equity in the business to fund his new venture.
3nounThe difference between the value of the assets and the value of the liabilities of something owned.
After paying off the mortgage, they had a lot of equity in their home.
The homeowner's equity increased as the property value rose.
He used the equity in his house to secure a loan for his business.
Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
aequitas
Originally meant
fairness, equality
Background
The word 'equity' comes from the Latin 'aequitas', which means fairness or equality. It was used in legal contexts to refer to fairness in judgment and later expanded to financial contexts.