How to pronounce equity

Say it like this: /ˈɛkwəti/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈɛkwəti/

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What does equity mean?

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

““One of the staff said, ‘That’s fine, Delia. But what do wolves have to do with equity, justice and inclusion?’" Ms. Malone said.”

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 c

“A Court of equity interposes only according to conscience.”

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 c

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