Dellequità

Dellequità is a term used in Italian to denote the principle of equity or fairness in distributing resources, opportunities, and burdens within a society. The standard form in Italian is dell'equità; the unpunctuated spelling dellequità is generally considered nonstandard or a typographical variation in some texts. The concept derives from Latin aequitas, related to aequus, meaning balanced or equal.

In philosophy and law, equità refers to a balancing of justice and mercy when strict application of rules would produce injustice. It also denotes the discretionary powers of courts to provide equitable relief or to interpret rules in a way that aligns with moral fairness. This instrumental use of equità aims to prevent outcomes that a rigid rule framework would undesirably generate.

In economics and public policy, equità concerns fair outcomes in income, opportunities, and access to services. It is often contrasted with equality, highlighting differences in how resources and chances are distributed according to needs or circumstances. Policy discussions about equità address topics such as social welfare, education access, health care, taxation, and affirmative action, seeking to reduce structural disadvantages while maintaining incentives and efficiency.

In finance, the term equity (equità) also denotes shareholders’ capital in a company, representing ownership interest and net assets attributable to owners after liabilities are considered. This technical sense is distinct from the normative use of equità in ethics and public policy, though the underlying idea of fair balance across parties remains a common thread.

Overall, dellequità or dell'equità encompasses a broad family of notions about fairness, balancing individual circumstances with collective standards to achieve just outcomes in diverse spheres of society.