fairness in the way people are treated

Archaic spelling of equity.

plural of equity

(accounting) The remaining interest in all assets after all liabilities are paid.

(idiomatic, real estate, business) An investment of labour, typically by the owner and often his or her family, usually in a small business or personal residence that increases the value of the business or residence.

An investment fund that specializes in buying companies in order to restructure and then sell them with a profit.

(theater) Of a production: open to performers who are not members of the Actors' Equity Association union.

(finance) A share of common stock.

plural of equity share

(business, marketing) The worth of a brand in and of itself; the social value of a well-known brand name.