equity

Meanings

• noun

  The ownership or control of an asset or resource; a person's interest in a business in terms of its capital value.

  - "The equity in a home is the difference between its market value and the mortgage."
  - "The stock market measures the equity value of a company."

• noun

  Justice according to natural law or right; fairness.

  - "Equity is a fundamental concept in the legal system."
  - "The court sought to uphold the principles of equity and fairness."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with equity
equality , inevitability , reality , solvability

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Variants

List of all variants of equity that leads to same result
equities , equity , equity security , equity capital , equity capitals , sweat equities , sweat equity , home equity loan , negative equity

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Etymology

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From Old French 'aequité', from Latin 'aequitas' meaning 'equality, fairness'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'equity' is derived from the Latin word 'aequitas', meaning 'equality'.

2. Equity is one of the three elements of the 'Rule of Three' in the English legal system, along with law and fact.

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Related Concepts

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1. Capital: Equity is a form of capital that represents ownership in a business.

2. Stock: Equity can refer to stocks, which represent ownership in a corporation.

3. Justice: Equity is a concept closely related to justice and fairness.

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Culture

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Equity has been a central concept in philosophy, ethics, and law. In literature, equity is often portrayed as a force that balances and corrects injustice. In art, it is symbolized by the scales of justice. In music, there are several compositions titled 'Equity'.

How to Memorize "equity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a balance scale, with equity represented by the equal weights on each side.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'equity' with the concept of fairness and justice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Every Quack Involves Owning Quails' to remember the definition of equity.

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