eq·ui·ty 
/ˈɛkwəti/ noun
plural eq·ui·ties /ˈɛkwəti/ noun 1 [noncount] formal : fairness or justice in the way people are treated
▪ In making these decisions we should be governed by the principle of equity. 2 finance a [noncount] : the value of a piece of property (such as a house) after any debts that remain to be paid for it (such as the amount of a mortgage) have been subtracted
▪ We've been slowly paying off our mortgage and building up equity in our house. ▪ a home equity loan [=a loan based on the amount of equity you have in your home]
b [count] : a share in a company : a share of a company's stock — usually plural ▪ Half of his money is invested in bonds and the other half in equities.
▪ In making these decisions we should be governed by the principle of equity.
▪ We've been slowly paying off our mortgage and building up equity in our house. ▪ a home equity loan [=a loan based on the amount of equity you have in your home]
b [count] : a share in a company : a share of a company's stock — usually plural ▪ Half of his money is invested in bonds and the other half in equities.
