Definition of: equitable

(ek′wə·tə·bəl) adjective
1. Characterized by equity, or fairness and just dealing; impartial.
2. Law Of or pertaining to the principles of right and justice as administered by courts of equity, having relation to the system of rules and remedies enforced by those courts, as distinguished from courts of common law.
3. Within the cognizance of a court of equity. See synonyms under HONEST, JUST, RIGHT. [<F équitable <équité EQUITY]
—eq′ui·ta·ble·ness noun
—eq′ui·ta·bly adverb