衡こう平へい

noun, na-adjective

balance; equity; fairness

Refers to a state of being balanced, impartial, or fair. Often used in formal or legal contexts. The kanji form 衡平 is rare; the word is normally written in kana.

• 裁さい判ばん官かんは衡こう平へいな判はん断だんを下くだした。

  The judge made a fair decision.

• この制せい度どは衡こう平へいを欠かいている。

  This system lacks equity.