equity
Definitions
The quality of being fair and impartial.
The value of the shares issued by a company.
The value of a property after all charges and debts have been subtracted.
Examples
The company decided to offer stock options to employees to give them a sense of equity in the business.
The judge emphasized the importance of equity and fairness in the final ruling of the case.
Synonyms
fairness impartiality justice evenhandedness objectivity integrity rectitude
Antonyms
inequity bias partiality unfairness injustice favoritism prejudice