Defining equity ; Définir l'équité

Abstract

There are two main definitions of fairness. According to the one, wrongly attributed to Aristote, 'fairness is justice in the specific case'. According to the other, 'equity is an exception to the strict law'. ; International audience ; There are two main definitions of fairness. According to the one, wrongly attributed to Aristote, 'fairness is justice in the specific case'. According to the other, 'equity is an exception to the strict law'. ; Il existe deux définitions principales de l'équité. Selon l'une, faussement attribuée à Aristote, "l'équité est la justice dans le cas concret". Selon l'autre, "l'équité est une exception au droit strict".