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equitable

[ ek-wi-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

  1. characterized by equity or fairness; just and right; fair:

    equitable treatment of all citizens.

    Synonyms: , , , , , , ,

    Antonyms: , , , , ,

  2. Law.
    1. pertaining to or valid in equity.
    2. pertaining to the system of equity, as distinguished from the common law.


equitable

/ ˈɛɪəə /

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 — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܾٲ, adverb
  • ˈܾٲԱ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·ܾ·ٲ···ٲ [ek-wi-t, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], ·ܾ·ٲ··Ա noun
  • ·ܾ·ٲ· adverb
  • ԴDz··ܾ·ٲ· adjective
  • ܲ·-·ܾ·ٲ· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of equitable1

First recorded in 1640–50; equit(y) + -able
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of equitable1

C17: from French éܾٲ, from éܾé equity
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“We must ensure the rebuilding process is not only fast and efficient but also equitable and accessible for every resident.”

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“That a majority of this Court now rewards the government for its behavior with discretionary equitable relief is indefensible. We, as a Nation and a court of law, should be better than this.”

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"This action underscores our commitment to a framework of equitable trade and enhanced bilateral cooperation," he added.

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She said her work at Sentebale had been "guided by the principles of fairness and equitable treatment for all", and that she had reported the trustees to the UK Charity Commission.

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Another group on the list, the Los Angeles Neighborhood Trust, lost a $500,000 grant intended to help plan equitable development projects along the L.A.

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