on equal terms

phrase

: as equals : as people with the same rights, privileges and responsibilities
people from different cultures learning to live together on equal terms

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In August, Prince Alois announced a change to royal succession rules to allow women to ascend the throne on equal terms with men, breaking with three centuries of dynastic tradition. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026 Her goal is to bring design and craft together—not just on equal terms, but in creative harmony. Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026 Traditional broadcast television could never offer true global reach on equal terms. Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025 When Fitzpatrick missed his putt on 17 to put himself and DeChambeau on equal terms heading into the last hole, the place exploded. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on equal terms

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“On equal terms.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20equal%20terms. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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