eq·ui·ta·ble /'e-kwi-tə-bəl/ adj
1: having or exhibiting equity: dealing fairly and equally
shall allocate...appropriations in an equitable manner — U.S. Code
2: existing or valid in equity or as a matter of equity as distinguished from law
an equitable defense compare legal 4
eq·ui·ta·bil·i·ty /ˌe-kwi-tə-'bi-lə-tē/ n
eq·ui·ta·ble·ness n
eq·ui·ta·bly adv
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.