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Word: Equitable
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 16th century: from French équitable, from équité (see equity)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɛkwɪtəbl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
fair and impartial
Short Definition:fair and impartial
Examples:- the equitable distribution of resources
Definition:
valid in equity as distinct from law
Short Definition:valid in equity as distinct from law
Examples:- the difference between legal and equitable rights
- the beneficiaries have an equitable interest in the property
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