n.

1. 公平，公正[U]
   They seem to be actuated by the principles of equity and justice.

   看來他們受公平合理的原則所驅使。

2. 【律】衡平法[U]
   When the existing laws fail to render a satisfactory judgment, equity applies.

   當現存的法律不能作出令人滿意的判決時衡平法就生效。

3. 抵押資產的淨值[U]
   They applied for a home equity loan to send their son to college.

   為了送他們的兒子上大學他們申請了以房屋為抵押資產的貸款。

4. 普通股；股票[P]
   The company awards its employees with equities.

   該公司以股票獎勵員工。

n.

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.