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equitable

[ek-wi-tuh-buhl] / ˈɛk wɪ tə bəl /


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In New Jersey, as in other states, the growth of a business during a marriage can be subject to equitable distribution even if it was founded before the marriage, unless otherwise specified in a prenup.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

First, that the Tata Sons board buy back a portion of SP Group's minority stake as a "fair and equitable solution" to the latter's demand to monetise their stake.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Divorce law treats marital property as an equitable or 50/50 split, depending on the state.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

What’s notable is, not only did the court say that the equitable factors here didn’t support a stay, they also said the government was likely to lose on the merits.

From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026

Castro promised a more equitable society based on communist principles.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau


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