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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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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.
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.
adjective. formal us / ˈek.wɪ.t̬ə.b ə l / uk / ˈek.wɪ.tə.b ə l / Add to word list. 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.
Equitable definition: characterized by equity or fairness; just and right; fair. See examples of EQUITABLE used in a sentence.
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.
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.
Definition of equitable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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] ˈequitableness n. ˈequitably adv.
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. Fair, under widely held moral principles, often embodied in court precedents; or referring to a remedy available in a court of equity.
EQUITABLE definition: treating everyone in an equal way: . Learn more.
