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| eq·ui·ta·ble [ ékwitəb'l ] |
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1. fair: characterized by justice or fairness and impartiality toward those involved
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formal
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2. relating to the law of equity: applicable under the law of equity as distinguished from common or statute law
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| [Mid-16th century. < French équitable< équité (see equity)] |
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 eq·ui·ta·ble·ness noun |
 eq·ui·ta·bly adverb |
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