equitable

pronunciation

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  • Adjective:
    implying justice dictated by reason, conscience, and a natural sense of what is fair to all

Word Origin

equitable (adj.)
1640s, from French équitable (16c.), from équité (see equity). Related: Equitably.

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Example

1. A deal must include an equitable global governance structure .
2. Mr monti should also make sure that the package is seen as equitable .
3. Everyone thought this payment was equitable .
4. Third , equitable and efficient ways of reducing carbon emissions require new international agreements and new instruments of national policy .
5. Not equitable enough for some , it seems .

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