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Definition equitable in American English

equitable adjective

adjective
/ˈekwɪtəb(ə)l/
1

fair and reasonable because everyone is treated in the same way

Example

an equitable distribution of funds

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2

of or relating to the law of equity

Example

There are several equitable remedies of which the injunction is by far the most popular.

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Definition equitable in American English