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