equitable
Origin of equitable
1Other words for equitable
Opposites for equitable
Other words from equitable
- eq·ui·ta·bil·i·ty [ek-wi-tuh-bil-i-tee], /ˌɛk wɪ təˈbɪl ɪ ti/, eq·ui·ta·ble·ness, noun
- eq·ui·ta·bly, adverb
- non·eq·ui·ta·ble, adjective
- qua·si-eq·ui·ta·ble, adjective
Words that may be confused with equitable
- equable, equitable
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How to use equitable in a sentence
The events of 2020 have challenged each of us to educate ourselves further and decide what role we can play in creating a more equitable society.
Reversing Racism Will Take Every Tool Available — Including Prop. 16 | Mark Stuart | October 28, 2020 | Voice of San DiegoHealing the short-sightedness of our already fragile industry works toward universal fair-trade practices, equitable treatment of women farmers and producers, and the celebration of the work of BIPOC makers worldwide.
Meet Four Craft Chocolate Makers Decolonizing the Industry | Jinji Fraser | October 22, 2020 | EaterAutomatically mailing ballots to voters and giving people paid time off to vote on Election Day could also make turnout more economically equitable, Warshaw said.
Pennsylvania’s New Vote-by-Mail Law Expands Access for Everyone Except the Poor | by Jonathan Lai, Samantha Melamed and Michaelle Bond, The Philadelphia Inquirer | October 22, 2020 | ProPublicaDemocrats believe it would create a more equitable system of democracy—and they also think it would get them more votes.
What the Democrats could prioritize if they win the presidency and both chambers of Congress | Aric Jenkins | October 20, 2020 | FortuneSo, the system has been set up in a way that is more equitable based on the industry and should be a better tax structure for San Francisco in general.
Why Are Cities (Still) So Expensive? (Ep. 435) | Stephen J. Dubner | October 15, 2020 | Freakonomics
British Dictionary definitions for equitable
/ (ˈɛkwɪtəbəl) /
impartial or reasonable; fair; just: an equitable decision
law relating to or valid in equity, as distinct from common law or statute law
law (formerly) recognized in a court of equity only, as claims, rights, etc
Origin of equitable
1Derived forms of equitable
- equitableness, noun
- equitably, adverb
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