equitableness

noun

Definition of equitablenessnext
as in fairness

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  1. fairness
  2. impartiality
  3. equity
  4. evenhandedness
  5. fair-mindedness
  6. justice
Noun
  • Although there are fairness questions in using an eligibility rule negotiated by a league and union to exclude a prospective player who, because of the rule, can’t be a union member, labor law permits it.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Throughout this challenging period, our faith in truth, fairness and the rule of law remained unwavering.
    — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of fairness
Noun
  • Four ethics experts told ProPublica that by accepting the premium tickets Trusty and Carr compromised the FCC’s impartiality and should not take part in any upcoming decision on the merger.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
  • Recognizing the agency’s independence and impartiality is a basis from which to further improve reliability of its key economic data.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026
Definition of impartiality
Noun
  • The initial announcement of the tree equity initiative put the total cost at $46 million.
    — Tara Molina, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • When acting as the lender rather than equity owner, a person secures senior positions against the underlying collateral.
    — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of equity
Noun
  • One of Homer’s greatest strengths is his evenhandedness, his palpable sympathy for both sides of a conflict.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
Definition of evenhandedness
Noun
  • His humble and docile disposition resembles that of the air sign Libra, which holds moral righteousness and fair-mindedness.
    — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Definition of fair-mindedness
Noun
  • The incident raises alarms for Republican Baltimore County Delegate Kathy Szeliga, a critic of the state's juvenile justice system.
    — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In March 2026, Didulo’s and Manz’s charges for intimidation of a justice-system participant were shelved due to lack of evidence, though prosecutors have one year to refile.
    — Zander Sherman, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of justice
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“Equitableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equitableness. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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