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- DictionaryEq·ui·ta·ble/ˈekwədəb(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. fair and impartial: "an equitable balance of power"
- 2. valid in equity as distinct from law: "the beneficiaries have an equitable interest in the property"
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.
Equitable definition: characterized by equity or fairness; just and right; fair. See examples of EQUITABLE used in a sentence.
Unbiased or impartial. (Definition of equitable from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) equitable | American Dictionary. adjective. us / ˈek·wɪ·t̬ə·bəl /
fair to all the people or organizations involved in a situation: New legislation should ensure fair competition and equitable treatment for all the market players. an equitable distribution of wealth / resources / profits.
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.
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.
Synonyms for EQUITABLE: impartial, equal, objective, unbiased, fair, candid, disinterested, indifferent; Antonyms of EQUITABLE: inequitable, unjust, partial, partisan, biased, unreasonable, deceptive, arbitrary.
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]
equitable. adjective. /ˈekwɪtəbl/. /ˈekwɪtəbl/. (formal) fair and reasonable; treating everyone in an equal way synonym fair. an equitable distribution of resources. We need to construct an equitable and efficient method of local taxation. opposite inequitable.
ĕkwĭ-tə-bəl. Characterized by equity; fair; just. Having to do with equity, as distinguished from common or statute law. Valid in equity. Resolved not simply according to the strict letter of the law but in accordance with principles of substantial justice and the unique facts of the case.
