Equity Begets Equity.
If one is not equitable, they will not be given equity.
AVT (September, 2012)
eq·ui·ty, [ek-wi-tee],
noun, plural eq·ui·ties.
1. the
quality of being fair or impartial; fairness; impartiality: the equity of
Solomon. Synonyms: disinterest, equitableness, impartiality, fair-mindedness, fairness,
justness, evenhandedness, objectivity; justice, probity. Antonyms: bias,
discrimination, inequity, injustice, partiality, partisanship, prejudice,
unfairness, unreasonableness; injustice.
2. something
that is fair and just: the equities of our criminal-justice system.
3. Law.
a. Also
called chancery, the application of the dictates of conscience or the
principles of natural justice to the settlement of controversies.
b. Also
called chancery, a system of jurisprudence or a body of doctrines and rules
developed in England and
followed in the U.S.,
serving to supplement and remedy the limitations and the inflexibility of the
common law.
c. an
equitable right or claim.
d. equity
of redemption.
eq·ui·ta·ble, [ek-wi-tuh-buhl], adjective
1. characterized by equity or fairness;
just and right; fair; reasonable: equitable treatment of all citizens.
2. Law.
a. pertaining
to or valid in equity.
b. pertaining
to the system of equity, as distinguished
from the common
law.
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