equity

/ˈɛk.wɪ.ti/noun
High SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

Fairness, impartiality, or justice as determined in light of "natural law" or "natural right".

2

The power of a court of law having extra-statutory discretion, to decide legal matters and to provide legal relief apart from, though not in violation of, the prevailing legal code; in some cases, a court "sitting in equity" may provide relief to a complainant should the code be found either inapplicable or insufficient to do so.

3

A right which accrues to a party in a transaction because of the nature of the transaction itself, and which is exercisable upon a change of circumstances or conditions; in other words, an equitable claim.

4

The body of law which was developed in the English Court of Chancery, which Court had extra-statutory discretion, and is now administered alongside the common law of Britain.

5

Value of property minus liens or other encumbrances.

6

Ownership, especially in terms of net monetary value of some business.

7

Ownership interest in a company as determined by subtracting liabilities from assets.

8

A player's expected share of the pot.

9

Equality

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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