Definition of "equitable"

equitable

/ˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

adjective
comparative more equitable, superlative most equitable
1. Marked by or having equity.
2. Fair, just, or impartial.
  Quotations
  I may justly require you to produce that argument; nor have you any pretence to refuse so equitable a demand.
  1748, David Hume, Enquiries concerning the human understanding and concerning the principles of moral, London: Oxford University Press, published 1973, § 33
  Security can be obtained but by defined rights, and these can be ensured only by equitable laws.
  1834, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], chapter XXIII, in Francesca Carrara. […], volume II, London: Richard Bentley, […], (successor to Henry Colburn), page 254
3. (law) Relating to the general principles of justice that correct or supplement the provisions of the law.