equitable

Definition

Fair and impartial in a way that considers everyone's circumstances, not just treating everyone identically like some kind of corporate robot. It's the difference between giving everyone the same size ladder and giving everyone what they need to reach the same height. In legal contexts, it refers to principles of fairness that supplement rigid law with actual justice.

Example Usage

The company's equitable pay structure accounted for cost of living differences, so the San Francisco employees didn't have to live in their cars.

Source: Legal and HR terminology

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