noun a system of jurisprudence, supplemental to law, properly so called, and complemental of it.
2. equity ·noun an equitable claim; an equity of redemption; as, an equity to a settlement, or wife's equity, ·etc.
3. equity ·noun equality of rights; natural justice or right; the giving, or desiring to give, to each man his due, according to reason, and the law of god to man; fairness in determination of conflicting claims; impartiality.