Equitable

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈɛk.wɪ.tÉ™.bÉ™l/

Alternative forms

• æquitable obsolete

Origin

From French équitable, from Old French, from equité ("equity").

Full definition of equitable

Adjective

1. Marked by or having equity.
2. Fair, just, or impartial.
• 1748, David Hume, Enquiries concerning the human understanding and concerning the principles of moral, London: Oxford University Press, 1973. § 33.I may justly require you to produce that argument; nor have you any pretence to refuse so equitable a demand.
3. (legal) Relating to the general principles of justice that correct or supplement the provisions of the law.

Related terms

• equity