What does Equitable mean?

Definitions for Equitable
ˈɛk wɪ tə bəleq·ui·table

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. equitable, justadjective

    fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience

    "equitable treatment of all citizens"; "an equitable distribution of gifts among the children"

Wiktionary

  1. equitableadjective

    Marked by or having equity.

  2. equitableadjective

    Fair, just, or impartial.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Equitableadjective

    Etymology: equitable, French.

    It seems but equitable to give the artists leave to name them as they please. Robert Boyle, Scept. Chym.

ChatGPT

  1. equitable

    Equitable refers to something that is fair, just, or impartial. It involves the quality of being even-handed or impartial, often in terms of treatment, distribution, or proportion. This concept is commonly used in legal, social, and ethical contexts to represent fairness and justice.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Equitableadjective

    possessing or exhibiting equity; according to natural right or natural justice; marked by a due consideration for what is fair, unbiased, or impartial; just; as an equitable decision; an equitable distribution of an estate; equitable men

  2. Equitableadjective

    that can be sustained or made available or effective in a court of equity, or upon principles of equity jurisprudence; as, an equitable estate; equitable assets, assignment, mortgage, etc

The Roycroft Dictionary

  1. equitable

    An ironical term meaning you can fool some of the people all the time.

Editors Contribution

  1. equitable

    Just, fair and neutral.

    It was an equitable solution to suggest they remain together and work their way through their current feelings as it is the mature way to behave.


    Submitted by MaryC on February 15, 2020  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Equitable in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Equitable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Equitable in a Sentence

  1. George Gascon:

    My primary focus has been will always be keeping us safe creating a more equitable justice system for all.

  2. Thierry Bollore:

    The alliance is built on an equitable basis, rather than a show of strength (by any one party).

  3. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus:

    The bottom line is solidarity, solidarity, solidarity. That is especially true in relation to sharing of samples and sequences, to defeat this outbreak, we need open and equitable sharing, according to the principles of fairness and equity.

  4. Jamil Nazarali:

    Today's decision will test and potentially reverse the gains in fairness, efficiency and transparency that have been made to our markets over the last decade, we must be vigilant to identify unintended consequences, and firm in our commitment to equitable and consistent treatment for all investors.

  5. Chief Malerba:

    I am honored and humbled by Secretary Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and the Biden Administration's commitment to ensuring that all voices are heard by Treasury as we work together to create an equitable and just society, it is especially important that our Native voices are respected. This appointment underscores this Administration's commitment to doing just that. I am excited to serve our communities as United States and for the work ahead.

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