equitable

American  

[ek-wi-tuh-buhl] / ˈɛk wɪ tə bəl /

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.

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equitable British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of equitable

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

Example Sentences

We need to consider how to make internet resources more equitable: For instance, employers could offer job candidates a place with reliable internet to conduct interviews or spring for high-quality internet for remote workers.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I am in Geneva with real ideas to achieve a fair and equitable deal,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on social media Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met with the UN nuclear watchdog chief on Monday, saying in a post on X he was in Geneva to "achieve a fair and equitable deal".

From BBC

Araghchi, meanwhile, said on X that he too had come to "Geneva with real ideas to achieve a fair and equitable deal", but added there would be no "submission before threats".

From Barron's

“I wish for people to live in a dignified and equitable world,” she firmly says.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• decent
• fair
• honest
• proper
• reasonable
• stable
• unbiased