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    fairness
    /ˈfɛːnəs/

    noun

    • 1. impartial and just treatment or behaviour without favouritism or discrimination: "part of my role is to ensure fairness to all parties"
    • 2. the quality of having light-coloured hair or a pale complexion: "descriptions emphasize the fairness of her skin"

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  2. the quality of treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable: He had a real sense of fairness and hated injustice. The ban on media reporting has made some people question the fairness of the election (= ask whether it was fair). Synonyms. equity (FAIRNESS) formal. impartiality. justice (FAIRNESS) in (all) fairness.

  3. The meaning of FAIRNESS is the quality or state of being fair; especially : fair or impartial treatment : lack of favoritism toward one side or another. How to use fairness in a sentence.

  4. Fairness is the quality of making judgments that are free from discrimination. Judges, umpires, and teachers should all strive to practice fairness. SKIP TO CONTENT

  5. FAIRNESS meaning: 1. the quality of treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable: 2. considering…. Learn more.

  6. Fairness definition: the state, condition, or quality of being fair, or free from bias or injustice; evenhandedness. See examples of FAIRNESS used in a sentence.

  7. used to introduce a statement that defends somebody who has just been criticized, or that explains another statement that may seem unreasonable. In all fairness to him, he did try to stop her leaving. I have in fairness to say that, as yet, there is no hard evidence to support these charges.

  8. 2 meanings: 1. Fairness is the quality of being reasonable, right, and just. 2. → See in (all) fairness (to).... Click for more definitions.

  9. fairness meaning, definition, what is fairness: the quality of being fair: Learn more.

  10. 1. Of pleasing appearance, especially because of a pure or fresh quality; comely. 2. a. Light in color, especially blond: fair hair. b. Of light complexion: fair skin. 3. Free of clouds or storms; clear and sunny: fair skies.

  11. The meaning of FAIR is marked by impartiality and honesty : free from self-interest, prejudice, or favoritism. How to use fair in a sentence. Fair in Love and War Synonym Discussion of Fair.