What is another word for equal terms?

Pronunciation: [ˈiːkwə͡l tˈɜːmz] (IPA)

Equal terms signify a fair and just way of treating two different entities with equal importance. Some synonyms to represent the same concept include level playing field, fair grounds, equal footing, same page, and parallel. These phrases are used in various contexts such as sports, business, and politics to emphasize the importance of providing equal opportunities. A level playing field indicates the absence of any advantage or disadvantage. Fair grounds are meant to guarantee equal opportunities for all participants. Equal footing emphasizes the need for fairness and treating all parties in a similar way. Same page means that two individuals are in agreement. Lastly, parallel signifies the existence of two equal forces.

What are the hypernyms for Equal terms?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for equal terms?

Antonyms for the term "equal terms" consist of phrases and words like "unequal footing," "unmatched conditions," "unbalanced scales," and "disproportionate measures." These phrases describe situations where the conditions, advantages, and abilities of individuals or groups are not equal or fair. In other words, people with unequal footing are not starting from the same point, and one group or person has an advantage over the other. Understanding antonyms for "equal terms" can help us recognize and address situations where equality is not present, and this knowledge is crucial in promoting fairness, equity, and justice in society.

What are the antonyms for Equal terms?

Famous quotes with Equal terms

  • Our championship committee pledged to review entry conditions and to assess how women golfers might compete on equal terms with men for a place in the Open.
    Peter Dawson
  • In the best days of our republic Americans were fiercely proud of the fact that rich and poor met on such equal terms in so many ways, and without the slightest trace of hostility.
    Robert Welch
  • If the system of perfect liberty to industry and commerce were the prevailing system of nations,But the system which has been mentioned, is far from characterising the general policy of Nations.In such a position of things, the United States cannot exchange with Europe on equal terms,A constant and increasing necessity, on their part, for the commodities of Europe, and only a partial and occasional demand for their own, in return, could not but expose them to a state of impoverishment,
    Alexander Hamilton
  • Eisenhower climbed down from his jeep. Two unsmiling dogfaces with Tommy guns escorted him to a lectern in front of the church's steps. The sun glinted from the microphones on the lectern... and from the pentagon of stars on each of Ike's shoulder straps. "General of the Army" was a clumsy title, but it let him deal with field marshals on equal terms. He tapped a mike. Noise boomed out of speakers to either side of the lectern. Had some bright young American tech sergeant checked to make sure the fanatics didn't try to wire explosives to the microphone circuitry? Evidently, because nothing went kaboom. "Today it is our sad duty to pay our final respects to one of the great soldiers of the 20th century. General George Smith Patton was admired by his colleagues, revered by his troops, and feared by his foes," Ike said. If there were a medal for hypocrisy, he would have won it then. But you were supposed tp only speak well of the dead. Lou groped for the Latin phrase, but couldn't come up with it. "The fear our foes felt for General Patton is shown by the cowardly way they murdered him: from behind, with a weapon intended to take out tanks. They judged, and rightly, that George Patton was worth more to the U.S. Army than a Stuart or a Sherman or a Pershing," Eisenhower said. "Damn straight, muttered the man standing next to Lou. He wore a tanker's coveralls, so his opinion of tanks carried weight. Tears glinted in his eyes, which told all that needed telling if his opinion of Patton.
    Harry Turtledove
  • It is alarming and also nauseating to see Mr. Gandhi, a seditious Middle Temple lawyer of the type well-known in the East, now posing as a fakir, striding half naked up the steps of the Viceregal palace to parley on equal terms with the representative of the King-Emperor.
    Winston Churchill

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