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equitable

[ ek-wi-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

  1. characterized by equity or fairness; just and right; fair:

    equitable treatment of all citizens.

    Synonyms: , , , , , , ,

    Antonyms: , , , , ,

  2. Law.
    1. pertaining to or valid in equity.
    2. pertaining to the system of equity, as distinguished from the common law.


equitable

/ ˈɛɪəə /

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 — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܾٲ, adverb
  • ˈܾٲԱ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ·ܾ·ٲ···ٲ [ek-wi-t, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], ·ܾ·ٲ··Ա noun
  • ·ܾ·ٲ· adverb
  • ԴDz··ܾ·ٲ· adjective
  • ܲ·-·ܾ·ٲ· adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of equitable1

First recorded in 1640–50; equit(y) + -able
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Word History and Origins

Origin of equitable1

C17: from French éܾٲ, from éܾé equity
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The council’s eventual pick was Nancy Martiz, a member of the Huntington Park Civil Service Commission that advises the city on equitable hiring practices.

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“To us, it’s about equitable development and building in a way that supports everyone.”

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Epicenter, in Green River, Utah, is “rural and proud” and a “creative initiative that combines art, architecture and rural investment in order to build a more resilient, equitable and vibrant local community.”

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"We are committed to an equitable solution that is fair to our wider workforce of 1,200 and remain keen to continue ongoing negotiations with our team and their representatives."

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“We must ensure the rebuilding process is not only fast and efficient but also equitable and accessible for every resident.”

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