equitable
Americanadjective
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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
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Law.
adjective
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impartial or reasonable; fair; just
an equitable decision
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law relating to or valid in equity, as distinct from common law or statute law
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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
Etymology
Origin of equitable
Example Sentences
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“I wish for people to live in a dignified and equitable world,” she firmly says.
From Los Angeles Times
On Tuesday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he had instructed Araghchi to "pursue fair and equitable negotiations" with the US, "provided that a suitable environment exists".
From BBC
“The only way around it is for the states to agree how to divvy up the river in an equitable way.”
From Los Angeles Times
The firm says on its website that it has a shared vision with the Games organisers -- "a commitment to increasingly sustainable, equitable and accessible energy".
From Barron's
“We credit the ‘99ers to sort of helping us with our vision and creating more equitable space,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times
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