equitable
[ ek-wi-tuh-buhl ]
/ ˈɛk wɪ tə bəl /
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adjective
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equitable
/ (ˈɛkwɪtəbəl) /
adjective
impartial or reasonable; fair; justan 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
Derived forms of equitable
equitableness, nounequitably, adverbWord Origin for equitable
C17: from French équitable, from équité equity
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