It's often instructive to compare entries in older and newer versions of Black's Law Dictionary—and on subjects I work on, the older ones are usually better. An example is the entry for equity.

I suspect that when most people think of the law — if they think of it at all — they conceive of it as wearing a suit and tie, perhaps one with the buttons fastened and the knot cinched overly tight.

"As long as Family Court jurists base their determinations on each case’s unique facts and circumstances, taking into account ...