equitable
The teacher ensures an equitable distribution of art supplies among the students.
Adjective: 1. Characterized by fairness and impartiality: "Equitable" describes something that is just, reasonable, and fair to all parties involved, often guided by principles of natural justice or conscience, not merely by strict legal rules. 2. Just and reasonable: It implies a sense of fairness that considers what is right and proper in a broader moral context.
"Equitable" is used to describe systems, distributions, treatments, solutions, or agreements that are fair and just. It is often used in legal, social, and economic contexts to emphasize balanced and impartial outcomes. - It is typically used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb). - It describes abstract concepts like treatment, distribution, solution, sharing, access, or process.
- The judge sought an equitable resolution to the dispute that considered the needs of both families.
- An equitable tax system should consider citizens' ability to pay.
- They argued for a more equitable distribution of the company's profits among all employees.
- Is it equitable to expect everyone to contribute the same amount, regardless of their income?
- In Equity (Law): In legal contexts, "equitable" relates to "equity," a system of justice that supplements strict law to achieve fairness. An (like an injunction) is different from a (like monetary damages).
- The court granted an equitable injunction to prevent further harm.
- Equitable Principles: Refers to fundamental ideas of fairness that guide decisions.
- The agreement was drafted based on equitable principles.
- Equitably (adverb): In a fair and impartial manner.
- The resources were shared equitably among the team members.
- Equitableness (noun): The quality of being fair and impartial. (Less common)
- Equity (noun): The quality of being fair and impartial; also a legal system or the value of ownership (e.g., home equity).
- We must strive for greater equity in educational opportunities.
- Fair: Just and appropriate, without favoritism.
- Impartial: Treating all rivals or disputants equally.
- Just: Based on or behaving according to what is morally right.
- Even-handed: Fair and impartial in treatment or judgment.
- Reasonable: Based on good sense; fair and sensible.
- Inequitable: Unfair; not just.
- Unjust: Not based on or behaving according to what is morally right.
- Biased: Unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.
- Partial: Favoring one side in a dispute above the other; biased.
- Unfair: Not based on or showing fairness.
- Equitable distribution: The fair allocation of assets, resources, or responsibilities.
- The will provided for the equitable distribution of the estate.
- Equitable treatment: Fair and unbiased handling of individuals or groups.
- All employees are entitled to equitable treatment regardless of background.
- Do equity: (Legal phrase) To act in accordance with principles of fairness.
- The court's duty is to do equity between the parties.
The teacher ensures an equitable distribution of art supplies among the students.
- fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
- equitable treatment of all citizens
- an equitable distribution of gifts among the children