[ 'ɛkwɪti ]
■ noun ( plural equities )
1》 the quality of being fair and impartial.
2》 Law a branch of law that developed alongside common law and is concerned with fairness and justice, formerly administered in special courts.
3》 the value of the shares issued by a company.
↘( equities ) stocks and shares that carry no fixed interest.
4》 the value of a mortgaged property after deduction of charges against it.
5》 ( Equity ) a trade union for professional actors.
Origin
ME: from OFr. equité , from L. aequitas , from aequus 'equal'.