释义 |
ep·i·ei·keia \ˌepēˌīˈkīə\ noun or ep·i·keia \ˌepəˈkīə\ (-s) Etymology: Greek epieikeia reasonableness, equity, from epieikēs suitable, reasonable + -ia -y : interpretation of a law of the Roman Catholic Church that presumes it not applicable in a case of hardship felt to violate natural law (as when a mother presumes she may miss mass rather than leave her baby alone) : equity < the epieikeia of the church > |