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Difference between "Equality" and "Equity"



 
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Difference between "Equality" and "Equity" Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:46 am  Difference between "Equality" and "Equity"
 

Hi

Could you please tell me the difference between:

Equality and Equity

I tried to consult some good dictionaries but could not understand the difference.

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Difference between "Equality" and "Equity" Fri Jul 27, 2007 7:12 am  Difference between "Equality" and "Equity"
 

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'Equity' has a business meaning, but otherwise it means 'The state, quality, or ideal of being just, impartial, and fair'.
'Equality' is the state, quality or ideal of being equal.
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Difference between "Equality" and "Equity" Fri Jul 27, 2007 12:25 pm  Difference between "Equality" and "Equity"
 

Mister Micawber wrote:
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'Equity' has a business meaning, but otherwise it means 'The state, quality, or ideal of being just, impartial, and fair'.
'Equality' is the state, quality or ideal of being equal.
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Many thanks, MM

Could you please use these words in sentences?

See mine please.

Quote:
1- He exercised great equity in his decision.
2- Can you show some equity in what you say?
3- There is no sense of equality and equity in this department.
4- The Holy Prophet emphasized equality among people.
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Difference between "Equality" and "Equity" Sat Jul 28, 2007 0:58 am  Difference between "Equality" and "Equity"
 

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