Eq"ui*ta*ble (?), 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.
No two . . . had exactly the same notion of what was
equitable.
Macaulay.
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.
Syn. -- Just; fair; reasonable; right; honest; impartial;
candid; upright.