An action for a remedy in equity, such as a court injunction. An action for the court to provide fairness, such as specific performance, e.g. the award of a specific real estate parcel. … [Read more...]

A saying that means that the rules of equity follow what the law prescribes even though there may be no specific laws that govern matters of equity. … [Read more...]

A Christian festival, otherwise called the "Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles," observed on the 6th of January, in honor of the appearance of the star to the three magi, or wise men, who came to adore the Messiah, and bring him presents. It is commonly called "Twelfth Day." Enc. Lond. … [Read more...]

A term used for an employer who does not discriminate in the hiring and conduct of their business based upon an employees race, color, creed, gender, age, religion or disability. Typically this term is used by employers in advertising, hoping to make themselves more appealing to high quality employees. … [Read more...]

In Spanish law. A term synonymous with "equity" in one of its senses, and defined as "the benignant and prudent interpretation of the law according to the circumstances of the time, place, and person." … [Read more...]