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EQUINOXES

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The two periods of the year (vernal equinox about March 21st and autumnal equinox about September 22nd) when the time from the rising of the sun to its setting is equal to the time from its setting to its rising. See Dig. 43, 13,1, 8. … [Read more...]

EQUITATURA

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In old English law. Traveling furniture, or riding equipments, including horses, horse harness, etc Reg. Orig. 100b; St Westm. 2, c 39. … [Read more...]

EQUIPMENT

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Tangible property that, as per a balance sheet, does not constitute land or buildings, e.g. machines. … [Read more...]

EQUITIES

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Items traded in the stock market. … [Read more...]

EQUITABLE

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Just; conformable to the principles of natural justice and right. Just, fair, and right in consideration of the facts and circumstances of the individual case. Existing in equity; available or sustainable only in equity, or only upon the rules and principles of equity. Equitable action. One founded on an equity or cognizable in a court of equity; or, more specifically, an … [Read more...]

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