balance of equities

noun

A judicial analysis under which a court weighs factors like the public interest, injury to the parties, fairness, etc. in deciding on a matter.

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Meanings

nounbalance of equities (plural balances of equities)

plural balances of equities

  1. lawA judicial analysis under which a court weighs factors like the public interest, injury to the parties, fairness, etc. in deciding on a matter.
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