equitable

Etymology

From French équitable, from Old French, from equité (“equity”).

adj

1. Marked by or having equity.
2. Fair, just, or impartial.
   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
3. (law) Relating to the general principles of justice that correct or supplement the provisions of the law.