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equitable

equi·table

US/ˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/ rare

adjective

1.

implying justice dictated by reason, conscience, and a natural sense of what is fair to all

  • “equitable treatment of all citizens”
  • “an equitable distribution of gifts among the children”
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Origin

From French équitable, from Old French, from equité (“equity”).

Phrases

  • equitable tolling

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