equitable — Englisches Wörterbuch

Adjektiv

1. Marked by or having equity.

2. Fair, just, or impartial.

   Synonyme

   disinterestedunbiased

   Antonyme

   inequitable

   Beispiele

   I may justly require you to produce that argument; nor have you any pretence to refuse so equitable a demand.

   Security can be obtained but by defined rights, and these can be ensured only by equitable laws.

3. Relating to the general principles of justice that correct or supplement the provisions of the law; relating to equity or courts of equity.

Adjektiv

1. fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience

   Synonyme

   just

   Antonyme

   inequitable

   Beispiele

   equitable treatment of all citizens

   an equitable distribution of gifts among the children