equitable

[ ek-wi-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

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

   equitable treatment of all citizens.

   Synonyms: unprejudiced, unbiased, objective, impartial, dispassionate, just, fair, evenhanded

   Antonyms: prejudiced, biased, inequitable, unequitable, unjust, unfair

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

equitable

/ ˈɛkwɪtəbəl /

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

Derived Forms

• ˈequitably, adverb
• ˈequitableness, noun

Other Words From

• eq·ui·ta·bil·i·ty [ek-wi-t, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], eq·ui·ta·ble·ness noun
• eq·ui·ta·bly adverb
• non·eq·ui·ta·ble adjective
• qua·si-eq·ui·ta·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of equitable¹

First recorded in 1640–50; equit(y) + -able

Word History and Origins

Origin of equitable¹

C17: from French équitable, from équité equity

Example Sentences

Foster, who has starred in “3:10 to Yuma,” “Six Feet Under” and the Disney Channel series “Flash Forward,” asked the court to enforce a 2018 prenuptial agreement that called for an “equitable division” of their marital assets and debts and the incorporation of their “marital dissolution agreement and agreed parenting plan” into their final divorce decree.

From Los Angeles Times

Unified is reversing a controversial decision to relax the admissions requirements for some of its most rigorous academic programs after furious debate over how to ensure equitable access to all while maintaining the academic standards in the popular initiatives for highly gifted students.

From Los Angeles Times

During the meeting, Soltanov told the potential sponsor that the aim of the conference was "solving the climate crisis" and "transitioning away from hydrocarbons in a just, orderly and equitable manner".

From BBC

“We work in an adversarial system, but I am committed to working constructively to drive reforms that are necessary for a more equitable and humane criminal legal system.”

From Los Angeles Times

In short, Web 3 provides a path for more equitable wealth distribution and decision-making.

From Salon

Related Words

• decent
• fair
• honest
• proper
• reasonable
• stable
• unbiased