equitable

eq·ui·ta·ble

adj \ˈe-kwə-tə-bəl\

Definition of EQUITABLE

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>

— 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

Examples of EQUITABLE

1. They reached an equitable settlement of their dispute.
2. fighting for a more equitable distribution of funds
3. an equitable system of taxation

First Known Use of EQUITABLE

1598

Related to EQUITABLE

Synonyms: candid, disinterested, dispassionate, equal, fair, evenhanded, impartial, indifferent, just, nonpartisan, objective, square, unbiased, unprejudiced

Antonyms: biased, ex parte, inequitable, nonobjective, one-sided, partial, parti pris, partisan, prejudiced, unjust

Related Words: frank, forthright, open, straight, straightforward; balanced, rational, reasonable

Near Antonyms: deceitful, deceptive, dishonest; arbitrary, unconscionable, unreasonable; jaundiced, unfriendly, unsympathetic; colored, distorted, warped

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