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Equitable vs Befitting - What's the difference?

equitable | befitting | Related terms |

Equitable is a related term of befitting.


As adjectives the difference between equitable and befitting

is that equitable is just, equitable, fair while befitting is appropriate, becoming.

As a verb befitting is

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equitable

English

Alternative forms

* (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Marked by or having equity.
  • Fair, just, or impartial.
  • * 1748 , , Enquiries concerning the human understanding and concerning the principles of moral , London: Oxford University Press, 1973. ยง 33.
    • I may justly require you to produce that argument; nor have you any pretence to refuse so equitable a demand.
  • (legal) Relating to the general principles of justice that correct or supplement the provisions of the law.

    • Related terms

    * equity

    befitting

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Adjective

  • appropriate, becoming
    • These boots are befitting for both sexes.
    He moved with a befitting grace.