equitable
Collocations
4ADJ.
all, ensured, fair, inclusive
VERB + EQUITABLE
contribute, refuse
EQUITABLE + NOUN
laws, society
ADV.
only
Definitions
adj
Marked by or having equity.
Fair, just, or impartial.
I may justly require you to produce that argument; nor have you any pretence to refuse so equitable a demand.
Security can be obtained but by defined rights, and these can be ensured only by equitable laws.
Relating to the general principles of justice that correct or supplement the provisions of the law; relating to equity or courts of equity.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
adjective — fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
Antonyms
- inequitable
- unjust
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
6I may justly require you to produce that argument; nor have you any pretence to refuse so equitable a demand.
WiktionarySecurity can be obtained but by defined rights, and these can be ensured only by equitable laws.
WiktionaryThey argue that the distribution of wealth should be equitable.
Tatoeba · #318755The excessive presence of the English language does not contribute to an equitable and fair debate.
Tatoeba · #2148532White Americans are so afraid of a more equitable society that they actually elected Donald Trump.
Tatoeba · #8736652The legal system is designed to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and that disputes are resolved in a just and equitable manner.
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