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equitable definition
equi·table (ek′wit ə bəl)
adjective
- characterized by equity; fair; just: said of actions, results of actions, etc.
- Law
- having to do with equity, as distinguished from common or statute law
- valid in equity
Etymology: Fr équitable < équité
Related Forms:
- equitableness eq′ui·table·ness noun
- equitably eq′ui·tably adverb
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