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单词 equitable
释义 eq·ui·ta·ble
\ˈekwəd.əbəl, -wətə- sometimes (ˈ)e|kwid.ə- or -|kwitə-\ adjective
Etymology: French équitable, from Middle French equitable, from equité equity + -able — more at equity
1. : characterized by equity : fair to all concerned
 < an equitable pay scale >
 < an equitable price >
: without prejudice, favor, or rigor entailing undue hardship
 < it depended wholly on their individual characters whether their terms of office were equitable or oppressive — John Buchan >
2. : that can be sustained or made effective in a court of equity or upon principles of equity jurisprudence : existing or valid in equity as distinguished from law
 < equitable suits >
 < equitable jurisdiction >
3. : characterized by evenness (as in temper or climate) : equable
Synonyms: see fair
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