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- Dictionaryequitable/ˈɛkwɪtəbl/
adjective
- 1. fair and impartial: "the equitable distribution of resources"
- 2. valid in equity as distinct from law: "the difference between legal and equitable rights"
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The meaning of EQUITABLE is having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned. How to use equitable in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Equitable.
Equitable definition: characterized by equity or fairness; just and right; fair. See examples of EQUITABLE used in a sentence.
treating everyone fairly and in the same way: an equitable tax system. Synonyms. fair (RIGHT) just. Opposites. inequitable formal. unjust disapproving. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Justice and fairness. all's fair in love and war idiom. anti-bias. anti-discrimination. anti-egalitarian. anti-nepotism. due process. EDIB.
adjective. fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience. “ equitable treatment of all citizens”. “an equitable distribution of gifts among the children”. synonyms: just. fair, just. free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules. fair, honest.
Unbiased or impartial. (Definition of equitable from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) equitable | Intermediate English. adjective. us / ˈek·wɪ·t̬ə·bəl /
adjective. 1. impartial or reasonable; fair; just. an equitable decision. 2. law. relating to or valid in equity, as distinct from common law or statute law. 3. law. (formerly) recognized in a court of equity only, as claims, rights, etc. Collins English Dictionary.
ĕkwĭ-tə-bəl. Characterized by equity; fair; just. Having to do with equity, as distinguished from common or statute law. Valid in equity. Resolved not simply according to the strict letter of the law but in accordance with principles of substantial justice and the unique facts of the case.
adjective. /ˈekwɪtəbl/ (formal) fair and reasonable; treating everyone in an equal way synonym fair. an equitable distribution of resources. We need to construct an equitable and efficient method of local taxation. opposite inequitable. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin. Join us.
adjective. formal uk / ˈekwɪtəbl / us. Add to word list. treating everyone in an equal way: a fair and equitable voting system. equitably. adverb. (Definition of equitable from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of equitable. in Chinese (Traditional) 公平合理的, 公正的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified)
1. impartial or reasonable; fair; just: an equitable decision. 2. (Law) law relating to or valid in equity, as distinct from common law or statute law. 3. (Law) law (formerly) recognized in a court of equity only, as claims, rights, etc. [C17: from French équitable, from équité equity]
