equitable

The definition of equitable is something that is fair to all parties.

(adjective)

When marital assets are split fairly in a divorce, this is an example of an equitable arrangement.

See equitable in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

characterized by equity; fair; just: said of actions, results of actions, etc.
Law
1. having to do with equity, as distinguished from common or statute law
2. valid in equity

Origin: Fr équitable < équité

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See equitable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Marked by or having equity; just and impartial. See Synonyms at fair¹.

Origin:

Origin: French équitable

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from equite, equity; see equity

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