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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 | 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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › equitableEQUITABLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Equitable definition: characterized by equity or fairness; just and right; fair. See examples of EQUITABLE used in a sentence.

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

    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.

  7. 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.

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

    1. impartial or reasonable; fair; just: an equitable decision. 2. (Law) law relating to or valid in equity, as distinct from common law or statute law. 3. (Law) law (formerly) recognized in a court of equity only, as claims, rights, etc. [C17: from French équitable, from équité equity] ˈequitableness n. ˈequitably adv.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › equitableequitable adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of equitable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishEQUITABLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    EQUITABLE definition: treating everyone in an equal way: . Learn more.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › equitableequitable | meaning of equitable in Longman Dictionary of...

    equitable meaning, definition, what is equitable: treating all people in a fair and equal ...: Learn more.