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Antonyms for equitably


Grammar : Adv
Spell : ek-wi-tuh-buhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛk wɪ tə bəl



Definition of equitably

Origin :
  • 1640s, from French équitable (16c.), from équité (see equity). Related: Equitably.
  • As in justly : adv fairly
  • As in objectively : adv impartially
  • As in right : adv fairly, justly
  • As in equally : adv evenly
  • As in evenly : adv equally proportioned or distributed
  • As in rightfully : adv lawfully
  • As in fairly : adv justly
Example sentences :
  • He must see that the laws are fairly and equitably administered.
  • Extract from : « The Land of Thor » by J. Ross Browne
  • They were all, Jane's hours, serenely and equitably disposed.
  • Extract from : « The Creators » by May Sinclair
  • Equitably, that valuable consideration must belong to the claimants.
  • Extract from : « Charles Sumner; His Complete Works, Volume XI (of 20) » by Charles Sumner
  • But that you cannot equitably receive them, this you have still to learn.
  • Extract from : « The History of the Peloponnesian War » by Thucydides
  • He regulates taxes, that the burden may fall equitably on all classes.
  • Extract from : « Napoleon's Young Neighbor » by Helen Leah Reed
  • The only question is, how can we distribute them equitably so that all interests will be protected.
  • Extract from : « The Outlet » by Andy Adams
  • The spoil was equitably divided, provision being first made for the wounded.
  • Extract from : « Ocean's Story; or Triumphs of Thirty Centuries » by Edward Rowland
  • Per contra, the essayist may equitably claim that he shall not be convicted by a too summary and inconsiderate process.
  • Extract from : « The Philosophy of Natural Theology » by William Jackson
  • We are convinced, (in Mr. Wilson's words,) "that all shall be equitably dealt with according to their opportunities."
  • Extract from : « Inspiration and Interpretation » by John Burgon
  • Our claims were fairly heard, equitably adjudged, and the awards were honorably and punctually paid to the sufferers.
  • Extract from : « Abridgement of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856 (4 of 16 vol.) » by Various

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