Equitable
/ˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/ adj
adj ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Marked by or having equity.
- 2 Fair, just, or impartial.
"I may justly require you to produce that argument; nor have you any pretence to refuse so equitable a demand."
- 3 Relating to the general principles of justice that correct or supplement the provisions of the law; relating to equity or courts of equity.
Adjective
- 1 fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience wordnet
Example
More examples"They argue that the distribution of wealth should be equitable."
Etymology
From French équitable, from Old French, from equité (“equity”).