Main Entry: eq·ui·ta·ble

Pronunciation: \ˈe-kwə-tə-bəl\

Function: adjective

Date: 1598

1 : having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned <an equitable settlement of the dispute>
2 : existing or valid in equity as distinguished from law <an equitable defense>

synonyms see fair

— eq·ui·ta·bil·i·ty \ˌe-kwə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— eq·ui·ta·ble·ness \ˈe-kwə-tə-bəl-nəs\ noun

— eq·ui·ta·bly \-blē\ adverb