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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“On equal terms.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20equal%20terms. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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