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equality

1. the state or quality of being equal; correspondence in quantity, degree, value, rank, or ability.

2. uniform character, as of motion or surface.

3. Mathematics . a statement that two quantities are equal; equation.

Origin:

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin aequālitāt- (stem of aequālitās ). See equal, -ity

equity

1. the quality of being fair or impartial; fairness; impartiality: the equity of Solomon. Synonyms: disinterest, equitableness,impartiality, fair-mindedness, fairness, justness, evenhandedness, objectivity; justice, probity. Antonyms: bias, discrimination,inequity, injustice, partiality, partisanship, prejudice, unfairness, unreasonableness; injustice.

2. something that is fair and just: the equities of our criminal-justice system.

Origin:

1275–1325; Middle English equite < Latin aequitās. See equi-, -ty2

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