Treating everyone fairly and in the same way: an equitable tax system. Synonyms. fair (RIGHT) just.
Something that is equitable is fair and reasonable in a way that gives equal treatment to everyone. ... equitably adverb ADVERB after verb, ADVERB -ed See full entry for 'equitable' Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
In an equitable and inclusive classroom every student has equal access to learning, is treated equitably by the learning community, and feels valued and supported by their instructor and peers.
Adjective. characterized by equity or fairness; just and right; fair. equitable treatment of all citizens. Synonyms: unprejudiced, unbiased, objective, impartial, dispassionate, just, fair, evenhanded. Antonyms: prejudiced, biased, inequitable, unequitable, unjust, unfair.
Equitable sharing is a United States program in which the proceeds of liquidated seized assets from asset forfeiture are shared between state and federal law enforcement authorities.
Settlements to forfeit property are designed to conserve the resources of both the claimants and the government in situations where justice will be served.
Through equitable sharing, any state or local law enforcement agency that directly participates in a law enforcement effort that results in a federal forfeiture may either request to put tangible forfeited property into official use or an equitable share of the net proceeds of the forfeiture.
Equitable Sharing Request Form (DAG-71) For use by State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies Deadline for submission of this request is forty-five (45) days following the date of forfeiture. Asset Information.
Property that can be administratively forfeited includes merchandise prohibited from importation; a conveyance used to import, transport, or store a controlled substance; a monetary instrument; or other property that does not exceed $500,000 in value.