equitable Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
    just.
    • equitable treatment of all citizens
    • an equitable distribution of gifts among the children

WordNet

Eq"ui*ta*ble adjective
Etymology
F. équitable, from équité. See Equity.
Definitions
  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) 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.

Webster 1913