Translation

公平性 / 公正 / 持分

Meaning

Equity means fairness, especially fairness that considers people's different needs or situations. It is not exactly the same as equality, which stresses equal treatment or equal amounts. The word is also high-stakes in finance and law.

Examples

• 学校は機会の公平性を高める方針を採用しました。
  The school adopted a policy to improve equity in opportunity.
• その制度は単なる平等ではなく、公正さを目指しています。
  The system aims for equity, not just equality.