Equitably: meaning, definitions and examples
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equitably
[ ˈɛkwɪtəbli ]
in legal or ethical matters
In a fair and impartial way; justly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He treats all his employees equitably, regardless of their background.
- The judge ensured that the case was handled equitably for both parties.
Translations
Translations of the word "equitably" in other languages:
🇵🇹 equitativamente
🇮🇳 न्यायसंगत तरीके से
🇩🇪 gerecht
🇮🇩 secara adil
🇺🇦 справедливо
🇵🇱 sprawiedliwie
🇯🇵 公平に
🇫🇷 équitablement
🇪🇸 equitativamente
🇹🇷 adilce
🇰🇷 공정하게
🇸🇦 بإنصاف
🇨🇿 spravedlivě
🇸🇰 spravodlivo
🇨🇳 公平地
🇸🇮 pravično
🇮🇸 réttlátt
🇰🇿 әділ
🇬🇪 სამართლიანად
🇦🇿 ədalətli
🇲🇽 equitativamente
Etymology
The word 'equitably' is derived from the adjective 'equitable,' which comes from the Latin word 'aequabilis,' meaning 'equal' or 'fair.' The concept of fairness and justice has been a fundamental aspect of human societies throughout history, leading to the development of legal systems and ethical principles to ensure equitable treatment for all individuals. The adverb 'equitably' is commonly used in contexts related to law, ethics, and distribution to emphasize the importance of fairness and impartiality.
See also: equitability, inequitable.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,319, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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