Coequal
(adjective)
Equal in status, power, or rights.
Origin:
The word "coequal" comes from the latin "co" meaning "together" and "aequalis" meaning "equal".
Examples:
- The two branches of government are coequal, with neither being subordinate to the other.
- The partners in the business were coequal, with no one having more authority than the other.
- The rights of all citizens must be coequal, regardless of race or religion.
- The coequal partnership between the two companies was beneficial for both parties.
- The coequal status of the states in the federation is guaranteed by the constitution.