on equal terms
Meaning
With the same set of advantages and disadvantages; on an equal footing, on a level playing field.
The two teams will battle it out on equal terms.
With respect for people's backgrounds, rights, and responsibilites; as equals.
The two populations must learn to live with each other on equal terms.
Synonyms
Examples
Because there are now no inbuilt ethnic majorities, in five years, it will have an opportunity to compete on equal terms once again.
Any canal built open to all nations on equal terms.
But three of Byrthnoth's retainers held it against them, and at last they asked to be allowed to cross unhindered and fight on equal terms on the mainland.
Not all are created on equal terms, but some are preordained to eternal life, others to eternal damnation; and, accordingly, as each has been created for one or other of these ends, we say that he has been predestined to life or to death."
She added: “We welcome Mr Speaker’s statement and stand ready to work with the Government and all parties to reach a consensus that would allow all MPs to participate on equal terms, including voting.”
Many claimants not only sought vindication of their right to free speech but also a form of equality, the right to speak on equal terms as other speakers – speakers who had greater power and status than they did.