The meaning of Equity

noun

The doctrine that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

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The concept of egalitarianism was expressed in housing through uniformity, regardless of individual…

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The belief in or practising of egalitarian principles (= the idea that all people should have the same rights and opportunities)

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She has long loved the egalitarianism of life at sea., companies in silicon valley are supposedly c…

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Impartial and just treatment or behaviour without favouritism or discrimination.

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Part of my role is to ensure fairness to all parties

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The quality of treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable

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In all fairness, she deserves the award.

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The quality of being honest.

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They spoke with convincing honesty about their fears

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The quality of being honest

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The judge praised the girl’s honesty.

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Equal treatment of all rivals or disputants; fairness.

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Entries had to be submitted under a pseudonym to ensure impartiality in the judging process

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The fact of not supporting any of the sides involved in an argument

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The state must ensure the independence and impartiality of the justice system., he is often chosen …

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The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

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A gentleman of complete integrity

An undivided or unbroken completeness with nothing wanting

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Just behaviour or treatment.

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A concern for justice, peace, and genuine respect for people

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The condition of being morally correct or fair

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He accused the police of false arrest and demanded justice., the criminal justice system, a justice…

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The system of laws within a country or state by which people are judged and punished

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The decision was welcomed as a great day for the british justice system., prosecutors alleged that …

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The quality of being fair or morally correct

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They believe in the moral justness of their mission., we are confident in the justness of our cause.

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The act, state, or right of possessing something.

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The ownership of land

noun

A pole or beam used as a temporary support or to keep something in position.

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He looked around for a prop to pin the door open

verb

Support or keep in position.

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She propped her chin in the palm of her right hand

noun

A portable object other than furniture or costumes used on the set of a play or film.

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The exhibition features props and costumes from the show's incredible 49-year history

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The state or right of owning a business or holding property.

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The company was established in 1912 and is still under the proprietorship of the same family

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The situation of owning something

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Proprietorship over sth zimbabwe granted proprietorship over wildlife to landowners., the legal for…

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Morally correct behaviour or thinking; righteousness.

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Mattie is a model of rectitude

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The quality of being morally right or justifiable.

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We had little doubt about the righteousness of our cause

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Morally correct behaviour , or a feeling that you are behaving in a morally correct way

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She is completely convinced of her own righteousness., he has left the path of righteousness.

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The quality or state of being morally good, justified, or acceptable.

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They argue for the moral rightness of overthrowing the leader by force

noun

That which is morally correct, just, or honourable.

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She doesn't understand the difference between right and wrong

verb

A group or party favouring conservative or reactionary views.

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The right got in at the election

adjective

Morally good, justified, or acceptable.

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I hope we're doing the right thing

noun

The state of being in a vertical position.

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Steadying himself, he slowly managed to achieve a state of relative uprightness

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The quality of being honest, responsible, and moral

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An estimation of the worth of something, especially one carried out by a professional valuer.

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It is wise to obtain an independent valuation

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The regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.

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Your support is of great value

verb

Estimate the monetary worth of.

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His estate was valued at £45,000

noun

Importance, worth, or benefit

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They discussed the value of having cameras in the courtroom., the value of the thing (= its worth i…

adjective

Equivalent in value to the sum or item specified.

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Jewellery worth £450 was taken

noun

The level at which someone or something deserves to be valued or rated.

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They had to listen to every piece of gossip and judge its worth

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The amount of money that something can be sold for

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The estimated worth of her jewels alone is about $30 million., $20 worth of gasoline, a sense of pe…