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equitable

Pronunciation: /ˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

The English word “equitable” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Marked by or having equity.
  2. Fair, just, or impartial.
  3. Relating to the general principles of justice that correct or supplement the provisions of the law; relating to equity or courts of equity.

Etymology

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

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