"balance of equities" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: balances of equities [plural]
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  1. (law) A judicial analysis under which a court weighs factors like the public interest, injury to the parties, fairness, etc. in deciding on a matter. Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-balance_of_equities-en-noun-SPbE2BA2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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