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equitably

[ek-wi-tuh-buhl]

Origin

adjective

characterized by equity or fairness; just and right; fair; reasonable: equitable treatment of all citizens.

Law.

pertaining to or valid in equity.

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

non·eq·ui·ta·ble, adjective

non·eq·ui·ta·b·ly, adverb

qua·si-eq·ui·ta·ble, adjective

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qua·si-eq·ui·ta·b·ly, adverb

COLLAPSE

Can be confused: equable, equitable.

Synonyms
impartial, proper, unbiased.

Antonyms
unfair, unjust, unequitable, biased, prejudiced.

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equitable (ˈɛkwɪtəb^əl)

—*adj*
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

[C17: from French équitable, from équitéequity]

'equitableness

—n

'equitably

—*adv*

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Word Origin & History

equitable

1640s, from Fr. équitable, from équité (see equity). Related: Equitably.

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