equitable

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BrE /ˈekwɪtəbl/ AmE /ˈɛkwɪtəbl/

adjective en → es

1 FAIRNESS [attributive or predicative] B1

fair and equal for everyone involved; treating all people in the same way

equitativo, justo, imparcial

  • an equitable solution
  • be treated equitably

Collocations equitable distribution · equitable treatment

  • The company has an equitable policy for all employees.

    La empresa tiene una política equitativa para todos los empleados.

2 LEGAL [attributive or predicative] B2

fair and reasonable according to the law; treating people fairly in legal matters

equitativo, justo, conforme a la ley

  • an equitable decision
  • be treated equitably

Collocations equitable division of assets · equitable remedy

  • The judge made an equitable ruling in the divorce case.

    El juez dictaminó una decisión equitativa en el caso de divorcio.