equitable

[ek-wi-tuh-buhl]

adjective

1. characterized by equity or fairness; just and right; fair.

   equitable treatment of all citizens.

   Synonyms: unprejudiced, unbiased, objective, impartial, dispassionate, just, fair, evenhanded
   Antonyms: prejudiced, biased, inequitable, unequitable, unjust, unfair

2. Law.

   1. pertaining to or valid in equity.

   2. pertaining to the system of equity, as distinguished from the common law.

equitable

/ ˈɛkwɪtəbəl /

adjective

1. impartial or reasonable; fair; just

   an equitable decision

2. law relating to or valid in equity, as distinct from common law or statute law

3. law (formerly) recognized in a court of equity only, as claims, rights, etc

Other Word Forms

• equitability noun
• equitableness noun
• equitably adverb
• nonequitable adjective
• quasi-equitable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of equitable¹

First recorded in 1640–50; equit(y) + -able

Word History and Origins

Origin of equitable¹

C17: from French équitable, from équité _equity

Example Sentences

“While there are legitimate reasons for a spouse to set up a trust during marriage, sometimes it is done in order to improperly shield assets from equitable distribution,” it says.

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But Health Secretary Neil Gray said it was a "fair, affordable, equitable pay offer" and urged members to reject strike action.

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A spokeswoman for the Post-Gazette said the paper and Block Communications had no comment on the union’s allegations, and declined to discuss what the company viewed as an equitable solution to the labor dispute.

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Following this period, an algorithm will distribute the tokens, aiming for broad and equitable allocation, Coinbase said.

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Some on the left, too, have identified multipolarism as a sign of a more equitable geopolitics — and a potential cudgel against American imperialism.

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Related Words

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• fair 
• honest 
• proper 
• reasonable 
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