adj ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Marked by or having equity.
2. 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. 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. 1
   fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

evenhandedfairbalancedcandidclinicalcold

Antonyms

All antonyms

inequitableiniquitousinterestedunfair

Example

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"They argue that the distribution of wealth should be equitable."

Etymology

From French équitable, from Old French, from equité (“equity”).

Related phrases

equitable tolling

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