equitable

equitable: eq·ui·ta·ble /'e-kwi-tə-bəl/ adj

1: having or exhibiting equity: dealing fairly and equally

shall allocate...appropriations in an equitable manner — U.S. Code

2: existing or valid in equity or as a matter of equity as distinguished from law

an equitable defense compare legal 4

eq·ui·ta·bil·i·ty /ˌe-kwi-tə-'bi-lə-tē/ n

eq·ui·ta·ble·ness n

eq·ui·ta·bly adv

equitable: I adjective aequus, deserved, detached, disinterested, dispassionate, distributing justice, equal, evenhanded, exhibiting equity, existing in equity, fair, fair-minded, giving each his due, honest, honorable, impartial, incorrupt, incorruptible, iustus, just, merited, meritus, neutral, objective, principled, proper, reasonable, right, righteous, scrupulous, unbiased, unbigoted, unchallengeable, unprejudiced, upright associated concepts: equitable assignment, equitable charge, equitable claim, equitable conversion, equitable counterclaim, equitable defenses, equitable estate, equitable estoppel, equitable interest, equitable lien, equitable life estate, equitable mortgage, equitable rate of interest, equitable recission, equitable recoupment, equitable relief, equitable remedy, equitable rights, equitable set-off, equitable title, fair and equitable value II index equal, evenhanded, fair (just), honest, impartial, judicial, juridical, just, neutral, nonpartisan, objective, open-minded, reasonable (fair), right (correct), rightful, scrupulous, unbiased, unprejudiced

equitable: adj.

(1) Fair, impartial, just.

(2) Arising in equity instead of law.

equitable: Fair; based on principles of justice. (See also: equitable relief)

Category: Small Claims Court & Lawsuits

equitable: adj. Fair, under widely held moral principles, often embodied in court precedents; or referring to a remedy available in a court of equity.

equitable: adj.

   1) just, based on fairness and not legal technicalities.

   2) refers to positive remedies (orders to do something, not money damages) employed by the courts to solve disputes or give relief.

   See also: equity

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Synonyms:

Upright, just, impartial, unbiassed, unprejudiced, evenhanded / Reasonable, fair, impartial, just, right, proper

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équitable — [ ekitabl ] adj. • v. 1512; de équité 1 ♦ (Personnes) Qui a de l équité. Un homme équitable. ⇒ impartial, juste. « pour reconnaître si ce juge [...] bienveillant [...] était vraiment équitable et perspicace » (Chardonne). 2 ♦ (Choses) Conforme à… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Equitable — Eq ui*ta*ble, a. [F. [ e]quitable, from [ e]quit[ e]. 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 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
equitable — Equitable. adj. de tout genre. Qui a de l equité. Un homme equitable. un Juge equitable. il y a peu de gens equitables. Il se dit aussi des choses qui sont selon la justice & la raison. Sentiment equitable. jugement equitable. cela est equitable … Dictionnaire de l'Académie française
equitable — UK US /ˈekwɪtəbl/ adjective FORMAL ► fair to all the people or organizations involved in a situation: »New legislation should ensure fair competition and equitable treatment for all the market players. »an equitable distribution of… … Financial and business terms
equitable — 1640s, from Fr. équitable (16c.), from équité (see EQUITY (Cf. equity)). Related: Equitably … Etymology dictionary
equitable — [ek′wit ə bəl] adj. [Fr équitable < équité] 1. characterized by equity; fair; just: said of actions, results of actions, etc. 2. Law a) having to do with equity, as distinguished from common or statute law b) valid in equity equitableness n.… … English World dictionary
equitable — *fair, just, impartial, unbiased, dispassionate, uncolored, objective Analogous words: *proportional, proportionate, commensurate, commensurable: equal, equivalent, *same, identical Antonyms: inequitable, unfair Contrasted words: unreasonable,… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
equitable — [adj] impartial candid, cricket, decent, disinterested, dispassionate, due, ethical, even handed, even steven*, fair, fair and square*, fair shake*, fair to middling*, honest, impersonal, just, level, moral, nondiscriminatory, nonpartisan,… … New thesaurus
equitable — Equitable, AEquus … Thresor de la langue françoyse
equitable — ► ADJECTIVE 1) fair and impartial. 2) Law valid in equity as distinct from law. DERIVATIVES equitably adverb … English terms dictionary

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