2007-04-19 11:37:00 · 3 answers · asked by McCollister 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Equality, but also equity, i.e. justice before the law.
justice, equity, fairness, impartiality; symmetry, conformity; evenness.
2007-04-19 11:41:04 · answer #1 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Roman mythology, Aequitas, also known as Aecetia, was the goddess of fair trade and honest merchants. Like Abundantia, she is depicted with a cornucopia, representing wealth from commerce. She is also shown holding a balance, representing equity and fairness. During the Roman Empire, Aequitas was sometimes worshipped as a quality or aspect of the emperor, under the name Aequitas Augusti.
Aequitas is the source of the word equity, and also means "equality" or "justice".
2007-04-19 11:48:04 · answer #2 · answered by Martha P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Roman mythology, Aequitas, also known as Aecetia, was the goddess of fair trade and honest merchants.
2007-04-19 11:43:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋