eq´ui|ta|ble|ness

eq´ui|ta|ble|ness
eq|ui|ta|ble «EHK wuh tuh buhl», adjective.
1. fair; just: »

It is equitable to pay a man or woman the same good wages for work well done.

SYNONYM(S): right, reasonable.
2. Law. having to do with or dependent upon equity; valid in equity, as distinguished from common law and statute law.
eq´ui|ta|ble|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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