(adj) fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience, Syn. just, Ant. inequitable, Example:equitable treatment of all citizens; an equitable distribution of gifts among the children
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
a. [ F. équitable, from équité. See Equity. ] 1. Possessing or exhibiting equity; according to natural right or natural justice; marked by a due consideration for what is fair, unbiased, or impartial; just; as, an equitable decision; an equitable distribution of an estate; equitable men. [ 1913 Webster ]
No two . . . had exactly the same notion of what was equitable. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Law) That can be sustained or made available or effective in a court of equity, or upon principles of equity jurisprudence; as, an equitable estate; equitable assets, assignment, mortgage, etc. Abbott.