the quality of being fair and just, especially in a way that takes account of and seeks to address existing inequalities

general principles of equity and fairness

equity of treatment

the aim of the fund is to promote equity of access for all students

the value of the shares issued by a company

he owns 62% of the group's equity

the value of a mortgaged property after deduction of charges against it

people who have built up a significant amount of equity in their homes

(in the UK, US, and several other countries) a trade union to which all professional actors must belong

an Equity card