Meaning of the word equitable in English
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equitable
US /ˈek.wɪ.t̬ə.bəl/
UK /ˈek.wɪ.t̬ə.bəl/
Adjective
1.
fair and impartial.
Example:
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an equitable balance of power
Synonym:
fairjustimpartialeven-handedfair-mindedunbiasedunprejudicednondiscriminatoryegalitarianwithout fear or favorhonestrightrightfulproperdecentgoodhonorableuprightscrupulousconscientiousabove boardreasonablesensibledisinterestedobjectiveneutraluncoloreddispassionatenonpartisanbalancedopen-mindedfair and squareupfronton the levelon the up and up
Synonym:
2.
valid in equity as distinct from law.
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the beneficiaries have an equitable interest in the property
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