equitable
Pronunciation: [ˈɛkwɪtəbl]
Word
Context: “fairness”
(adjective) when something is fair and just for everyone involved. If a decision is equitable, it means it treats all people fairly and gives everyone what they deserve, like sharing cookies equally among friends.
Example
The teacher made an equitable decision about who could take home the extra supplies.
Example
The award was not equitable; it favored one student over the others without a good reason.
Example
Do you think the way they divided the prize was equitable?
Context: “law and economics”
(adjective) relating to fairness in financial matters or legal situations. If a system is equitable, it means it treats everyone in a balanced way, especially when it comes to money or resources.
Example
The new law aims to create an equitable distribution of resources among all communities.
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The old system was not equitable, leading to some people getting much more than others.
Example
How can we ensure that our policies are equitable for everyone?
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