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eq⋅ui⋅ta⋅ble

  [ek-wi-tuh-buhl]
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–adjective
1. characterized by equity or fairness; just and right; fair; reasonable: equitable treatment of all citizens.
2. Law.
a. pertaining to or valid in equity.
b. pertaining to the system of equity, as distinguished from the common law.
Origin:
1640–50; equit(y) + -able

Related forms:
eq⋅ui⋅ta⋅ble⋅ness, noun
eq⋅ui⋅ta⋅bly, adverb

Synonyms:
impartial, proper, unbiased.

Antonyms:
unfair, unjust, unequitable, biased, prejudiced.
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eq·ui·ta·ble   (ěk'wĭ-tə-bəl)   
adj.  Marked by or having equity; just and impartial. See Synonyms at fair1.

[French équitable, from Old French, from equite, equity; see equity.]
eq'ui·ta·ble·ness n., eq'ui·ta·bly adv.
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Main Entry: eq·ui·ta·ble
Pronunciation: 'e-kwi-t&-b&l
Function: adjective
1 : having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally equitable manner —U.S. Code>
2 : existing or valid in equity or as a matter of equity as distinguished from law equitable defense> —compare LEGAL 4 —eq·ui·ta·bil·i·ty /"e-kwi-t&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun —eq·ui·ta·ble·ness noun —eq·ui·ta·bly adverb
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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