EQUITABLY

equitably

(adverb) in an equitable manner; “the inheritance was equitably divided among the sisters”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

equitably (comparative more equitably, superlative most equitably)

In an equitable manner

Source: Wiktionary


Eq"ui*ta*bly, adv.

Definition: In an equitable manner; justly; as, the laws should be equitably administered.

EQUITABLE

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



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