Definition of equitable Equitable

/ɛˈkwʌtʌbʌl/ - [ekwutubul] - eq•ui•ta•ble

We found 7 definitions of equitable from 4 different sources.

What does equitable mean?

Adjective
equitable - fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience; "equitable treatment of all citizens"; "an equitable distribution of gifts among the children"
		just
		inequitable, unjust not equitable or fair; "the inequitable division of wealth"; "inequitable taxation"
		just, fair used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting; "a just and lasting peace"- A.Lincoln; "a kind and just man"; "a just reward"; "his just inheritance"
		just used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting; "a just and lasting peace"- A.Lincoln; "a kind and just man"; "a just reward"; "his just inheritance"
		impartial showing lack of favoritism; "the cold neutrality of an impartial judge"
		honest, fair gained or earned without cheating or stealing; "an honest wage"; "an fair penny"

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equitable (Adjective)
Marked by or having equity.
equitable (Adjective)
Fair, just, or impartial.
equitable (Adjective)
Relating to the general principles of justice that correct or supplement the provisions of the law.

equitable (a.)
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.
equitable (a.)
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.