equity | Definition of equity

Synonyms and Antonyms of equity

1 lack of favoritism toward one side or another

the judge considered both sides of the argument with equity

Synonyms of equity

detachment, disinterest, disinterestedness, evenhandedness, fair-mindedness, fairness, impartiality, justice, neutralism, neutrality, nonpartisanship, objectiveness, objectivity

Words Related to equity

apathy, indifference, unconcern

broad-mindedness, open-mindedness, tolerance

fence-sitting, straddling

Near Antonyms of equity

chauvinism, nepotism

subjectiveness, subjectivity

bent, inclination, leaning, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency

preconception, prejudgment

Antonyms of equity

bias, favor, favoritism, nonobjectivity, one-sidedness, partiality, partisanship, prejudice

2 the practice of giving to others what is their due

basic to the notion of equity is the principle that all people are of equal standing in the eyes of the law

Synonyms of equity

fair shake, justice, right

Words Related to equity

equitability, equitableness, evenhandedness, fair-mindedness, fairness, impartiality

goodness, righteousness, virtue

honor, integrity, uprightness

Near Antonyms of equity

bias, one-sidedness, partiality, prejudice

unfairness, unjustness, wrongfulness

corruption, impropriety

crime, offense (or offence), wrongdoing

disservice, harm

Antonyms of equity

inequity, injustice, raw deal, wrong