equitable
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adjective \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
See Examples of EQUITABLE
- They reached an equitable settlement of their dispute.
- fighting for a more equitable distribution of funds
- 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
See Synonym Discussion at fair
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