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equitably-released

|eq-ui-ta-bly-re-leased|

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/ˈɛkwɪtəbli rɪˈliːst/

fair release

Etymology
Etymology Information

'equitably-released' originates from the combination of 'equitably' and 'released'. 'Equitably' comes from the Latin word 'aequitas', meaning 'fairness', and 'released' is derived from the Old French 'reles', meaning 'to let go'.

Historical Evolution

'Equitably' evolved from the Latin 'aequitas' through Old French 'equité', and 'released' from Old French 'reles', eventually forming the modern English term 'equitably-released'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'equitably' meant 'fairness', and 'released' meant 'to let go'. Together, they evolved to mean 'released in a fair manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

released in a manner that is fair and impartial.

The funds were equitably-released to all departments.

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Last updated: 2025/05/01 21:30