equitable
adjective
eq·ui·ta·ble
ˈe-kwə-tə-bəl 
1
: having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly with all concerned
an equitable settlement of the dispute
often, specifically
: fair in a way that accounts for and attempts to offset disparities in the way people of different races, genders, etc. are treated
To enable all students to achieve a common set of standards requires equitable—not equal—treatment. —
Karen Humphrey
Karen Humphrey The health and economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are not equally felt. … Justice-oriented policies would aim for equitable (not equal) distribution of necessary pandemic resources—equitable based on a shared definition of fairness instead of equal, the same across groups. —Gottfried Schweiger
Gottfried Schweiger 2
: existing or valid in equity as distinguished from law
an equitable defense
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Examples of equitable in a Sentence
They reached an equitable settlement of their dispute.
fighting for a more equitable distribution of funds
an equitable system of taxation
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Ainsley Platt, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
This shift empowers users to own their data and identity, promoting a more equitable and user-centric digital environment.
—Gary Weinstein, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Advertisement As the pendulum of public opinion has swung away from requiring cash bail, probation officials have framed the monitoring program as a more equitable way of ensuring people show up to court while still keeping the public safe.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Johnson also has the right to fight for a more equitable Chicago.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Equitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equitable. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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equitable
adjective
eq·ui·ta·ble
ˈek-wət-ə-bəl
: being fair or just
reached an equitable settlement of their dispute
equitableness
noun
Legal Definition
equitable
adjective
eq·ui·ta·ble
ˈe-kwi-tə-bəl
1
: having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally
shall allocate…payments in an equitable manner—U.S. Code
U.S. Code2
: existing or valid in equity or as a matter of equity as distinguished from law
an equitable defense
compare legal sense 4
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