Phrase info

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.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Because there are now no inbuilt ethnic majorities, in five years, it will have an opportunity to compete on equal terms once again. Source: Internet

Any canal built open to all nations on equal terms. Source: Internet

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. Source: Internet

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." Source: Internet

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.” Source: Internet

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. Source: Internet

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