Aeque

Aeque is a Latin adverb meaning "equally," "alike," or "justly." It is derived from the Latin adjective aequus, meaning "equal." The adverb aeque is often used in legal and philosophical contexts to express fairness or impartiality. For example, in Roman law, a judgment was expected to be rendered aeque, meaning fairly and without bias. In philosophical discussions, aeque can be used to compare two things on an equal footing or to suggest that two concepts are treated with the same degree of importance. The word has been adopted into various languages, often appearing in legal or academic terminology. Its core meaning of equality and fairness remains consistent across its uses.