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- Dictionaryequitable/ˈɛkwɪtəbl/
adjective
- 1. fair and impartial: "the equitable distribution of resources"
- 2. valid in equity as distinct from law: "the difference between legal and equitable rights"
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EQUITABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of equitable in English. equitable. adjective. formal uk / ˈek.wɪ.tə.b ə l / us / ˈek.wɪ.t̬ə.b ə l / Add to word list. treating everyone fairly and in the same way: an equitable tax system. Synonyms. fair (RIGHT) just. Opposites. inequitable formal. unjust disapproving.
The meaning of EQUITABLE is having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned. How to use equitable in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Equitable.
adjective. formal us / ˈek.wɪ.t̬ə.b ə l / uk / ˈek.wɪ.tə.b ə l / Add to word list. treating everyone fairly and in the same way: an equitable tax system. Synonyms. fair (RIGHT) just. Opposites. inequitable formal. unjust disapproving. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Justice and fairness. all's fair in love and war idiom. anti-bias.
Equitable definition: characterized by equity or fairness; just and right; fair. See examples of EQUITABLE used in a sentence.
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. Collins English Dictionary.
adjective. fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience. “ equitable treatment of all citizens” “an equitable distribution of gifts among the children” synonyms: just. fair, just. free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules. fair, honest.
Definition of equitable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
