1640s, from French équitable (16c.), from équité (see equity). Related: Equitably.
an equitable distribution of gifts among the children
equitable treatment of all citizens
equip
equipage
equiparation
equipment
equipoise
equitable
equity
equivalence
equivalent
equivocal
equivocate
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