Equity vs. Equanimity — What's the Difference?

The state or quality of being just and fair.

Equanimity (Latin: æquanimitas, having an even mind; aequus even; animus mind/soul) is a state of psychological stability and composure which is undisturbed by experience of or exposure to emotions, pain, or other phenomena that may cause others to lose the balance of their mind. The virtue and value of equanimity is extolled and advocated by a number of major religions and ancient philosophies.

Something that is just and fair.

The quality of being calm and even-tempered; composure.

Justice achieved not simply according to the strict letter of the law but in accordance with principles of substantial justice and the unique facts of the case.

The state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress.

See court of equity.

Evenness of mind; that calm temper or firmness of mind which is not easily elated or depressed; patience; calmness; composure; as, to bear misfortunes with equanimity.

An equitable right or claim

Steadiness of mind under stress;

Ownership interest in a corporation, property, or other holding, usually calculated as the value of the holding after subtracting any debt or liabilities.

Equities Shares of common stock or preferred stock.

The value of a brand's reputation.

Representing an ownership interest

Of or relating to stocks

Subordinated to all other claims on income, earnings, or assets

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

(legal) Various related senses originating with the Court of Chancery in late Medieval England

(legal) 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.

(legal) 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.

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.

(finance) Various senses related to net value

Value of property minus liens or other encumbrances.

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

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

(poker) A player's expected share of the pot.

(nonstandard) Equality

Equality of rights; natural justice or right; the giving, or desiring to give, to each man his due, according to reason, and the law of God to man; fairness in determination of conflicting claims; impartiality.

An equitable claim; an equity of redemption; as, an equity to a settlement, or wife's equity, etc.

A system of jurisprudence, supplemental to law, properly so called, and complemental of it.

The difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it

The ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation

Conformity with rules or standards;