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Euieikeia

Defined in 1 dictionary — Burrill (1850)

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

'Emeixe^tt, Gr. [from inl, and Mix<a, to be like.] Equity, equality; the fitting, adapting or adjusting of one thing to another, (convenientia.)* Calvin^s Lex. Jur. See Equity. EniEIKES,'Em Bi%h. Gr. [from^ni, and h*oi, to yield, to be like.] Equitable; fit or becoming; moderate or mild; (aquum et bonum.) Calv. Lex. Jur. Schrev. Lex. Equity, as moderating the rigor of the law, or equalizing and adjusting rights according to circumstances. See Equity.