equitable
/ˈekwɪtəbl/adjective
1
- fair and impartial公平的; 公正的:
the equitable distribution of resources.
资源的合理分配。
2
- Law valid in equity as distinct from law【律】衡平法上有效的:
the beneficiaries have an equitable interest in the property.
根据衡平法, 受益人对财产拥有一份产权。
派生词
equitability
nounequitableness
nounequitably
adverb词源
mid 16th cent.: from French équitable, from équité (see EQUITY).