equitypraeter legemglossary / EQUITYPRAETER LEGEM equity praeter legem (pree-t[schwa]r lee-j[schwa]m). The use of equity to fill a gap in the law. — Sometimes shortened to praeter legem. 词条贡献者 译员Clara,毕业于国内知名法学院,擅长翻译有关建筑领域的法律文件。