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equitable (ˈɛkwɪtəbəl
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Definitions
adjective
- 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
Derived Forms
ˈequitableness nounˈequitably adverb
Word Origin
C17: from French équitable, from équitéequitySynonyms
View thesaurus entry = even-handed, just, right, fair, due, reasonable, proper, honest, impartial, rightful, unbiased, dispassionate, proportionate, unprejudiced, nondiscriminatory
Translations for 'equitable'
- British English: equitable Something that is equitable is fair and reasonable in a way that gives equal treatment to everyone. ADJECTIVEHe has urged them to come to an equitable compromise.
- Brazilian Portuguese: equitativo
- Chinese: 公平合理的
- European Spanish: equitativo equitativa
- French: équitable
- German: gerecht
- Italian: equo equa
- Japanese: 公正な
- Korean: 공평한
- Portuguese: equitativo equitativa
- Spanish: equitativo equitativa
Example Sentences Including 'equitable'
"How are you faring in negotiating an equitable settlement to the litigation?Globe and Mail (2003)
A more equitable way to promote housing would be to offer loans at subsidised rates to the real needy.India Today (2003)
Beware: risk of landslides PR would ensure a more equitable form of democracyGlasgow Herald (2001)
Ergo, the National Health Service is the only equitable solution.Times, Sunday Times (2002)
Our ` equitable ' system would perpetuate the world's inequality.THE AGE OF CONSENT (2003)
The tax system should be changed within the lifetime of the next Dáil and made " equitable ".Irish Times (2002)
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