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Definition of equitable - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
justicejust and reasonable in a way that gives everyone their due
- The new policy aims to be more equitable by providing equal opportunities for all..
2.
legalTECH. relating to justice principles in lawTECH.
- The lawyer argued for an equitable remedy.
Expressions with equitable
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legal principle preventing contradictory actions causing harm
The court applied equitable estoppel to prevent the unfair claim.
right to benefit from property without legal title
She has an equitable interest in the family home.
right to obtain full ownership of a property
She held the equitable title until the mortgage was paid.
Origin of equitable
Latin, aequus (equal) + -able (capable of)
Terms with equitable included in their meaning
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equity
equitable agreement or treatment without bias
justice
just and equitable, free from bias
equitable portion
amount that is just and equitable
behavior
assertive while being equitable
childish
unjust or not equitable
business
honest and equitable conduct in business or interactions
justice
in an equitable and unbiased way
equitable treatment
reasonable, unbiased treatment or opportunity
fair treatment
treatment that is just and equitable
resource sharing
equitable way to share resources among people or groups
equitable access
pricing policy to ensure equitable access to services
legal
equitable distribution of wrongfully obtained profits
justly
in a just, equitable manner
equitable allocation
allocated equitably among individuals or groups
politics
philosophy advocating equitable land distribution
finance
ensure equitable treatment in financial dealings
business
economic theory advocating equitable trade and production ownership
Examples of equitable in a sentence
The judge's decision was fair and equitable. The judge emphasized the need for equitable treatment. Equitable distribution of resources is essential.
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- French:équitable, ...
- German:gerecht, billig, ...
- Italian:equo, ...
- Spanish:equitativo, ...
- Portuguese:equitativo, ...
- Chinese:公平的, 公正, ...
- Japanese:公正な, 衡平法上の, ...
- Arabic:عادِل, مُنْصِف, ...
- Hebrew:הוֹגֵן, רָאוּי, ...
- Russian:справедливый, ...
- Ukrainian:справедливий, законний, ...
- Hindi:न्यायसंगत, समान्य, ...
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