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in⋅eq⋅ui⋅ta⋅ble

[in-ek-wi-tuh-buhl]
–adjective
not equitable; unjust or unfair: an inequitable decision.

Origin:
1660–17; in- 3 + equitable


in⋅eq⋅ui⋅ta⋅ble⋅ness, noun
in⋅eq⋅ui⋅ta⋅bly, adverb
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in·eq·ui·ta·ble   (ĭn-ěk'wĭ-tə-bəl)   
adj.  Not equitable; unfair.
in·eq'ui·ta·bly adv.
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Main Entry: in·eq·ui·ta·ble
Pronunciation: in-'e-kwi-t&-b&l
Function: adjective
: contrary to the principles of equity : not fair or just <inequitable conduct> —in·eq·ui·ta·bly adverb
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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