equality

n.; pl. Equalities [ L. aequalitas, fr. aequalis equal. See Equal. ] 1. The condition or quality of being equal; agreement in quantity or degree as compared; likeness in bulk, value, rank, properties, etc.; as, the equality of two bodies in length or thickness; an equality of rights. [ 1913 Webster ]

A footing of equality with nobles. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Sameness in state or continued course; evenness; uniformity; as, an equality of temper or constitution. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Evenness; uniformity; as, an equality of surface. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. (Math.) Exact agreement between two expressions or magnitudes with respect to quantity; -- denoted by the symbol =; thus, a = x signifies that a contains the same number and kind of units of measure that x does. [ 1913 Webster ]

Confessional equality. See under Confessional. [ 1913 Webster ]