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    equitable
    /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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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEQUITABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Equitable means treating everyone fairly and in the same way. Learn how to use this formal adjective in different contexts, such as tax system, pay, or distribution, with synonyms and translations.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › equitableEquitable Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of EQUITABLE is having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly with all concerned; often, specifically : fair in a way that accounts for and attempts to offset disparities in the way people of different races, genders, etc. are treated.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEQUITABLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Equitable means treating everyone fairly and in the same way. Learn how to use this formal adjective in different contexts, such as tax system, justice, and business, with synonyms and translations.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › equitableEQUITABLE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Equitable means fair, just, and impartial, or relating to the system of equity in law. Learn the origin, synonyms, antonyms, and usage of equitable with sentences and sources.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEQUITABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Equitable means fair and reasonable in a way that gives equal treatment to everyone. It also has a legal meaning related to equity, as distinct from common law or statute law. See synonyms, pronunciation, collocations and sentences of equitable.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › equitableEquitable - definition of equitable by The Free Dictionary

    Equitable means fair, just, and impartial. It is also related to the law of equity, which enforces rights and principles of substantial justice. See examples, translations, and related words for equitable.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › equitableEquitable - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    When you look at equitable, you might think you see the word, equal, but it doesn't mean fair in the sense of exactly the same. If you worked ten hours at a lemonade stand and your friend worked five, you'd want an equitable share of the profits rather than an equal share.