What does the term “square deal” seem to mean in this second use? Every person will have equal opportunities under present rules. Roosevelt doesn’t stand for equal opportunity under the present rules. Roosevelt wants to change the rules to give everyone more opportunities and rewards. What does the term “square deal” seem to mean in this second use? Every person will have equal opportunities under present rules. Roosevelt doesn’t stand for equal opportunity under the present rules. Roosevelt wants to change the rules to give everyone more opportunities and rewards.