equitably

Variant of equitable

equitable definition

equi·table (ek′wit ə bəl)

adjective

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

Etymology: Fr équitable < équité

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