equitable
adjective
[ ˈɛkwɪtəb(ə)l ]
• fair and impartial.
• "the equitable distribution of resources"
Similar:
fair,
just,
impartial,
even-handed,
fair-minded,
unbiased,
unprejudiced,
non-discriminatory,
anti-discrimination,
unbigoted,
egalitarian,
with no axe to grind,
without fear or favour,
honest,
right,
rightful,
proper,
decent,
good,
honourable,
upright,
scrupulous,
conscientious,
above board,
reasonable,
sensible,
disinterested,
objective,
neutral,
uncoloured,
dispassionate,
non-partisan,
balanced,
open-minded,
fair and square,
upfront,
on the level,
on the up and up,
• valid in equity as distinct from law.
• "the difference between legal and equitable rights"
Origin:
mid 16th century: from French équitable, from équité (see equity).
