EQUITABLE

equitable, just

(adjective) fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience; “equitable treatment of all citizens”; “an equitable distribution of gifts among the children”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

equitable (comparative more equitable, superlative most equitable)

Marked by or having equity.

Fair, just, or impartial.

(legal) Relating to the general principles of justice that correct or supplement the provisions of the law.

Source: Wiktionary

Eq"ui*ta*ble, a. Etym: [F. équitable, from équité. See Equity.]

1. 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. No two . . . had exactly the same notion of what was equitable. Macaulay.

2. (Law)

Definition: 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. Abbott.

Syn.

– Just; fair; reasonable; right; honest; impartial; candid; upright.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition