Fair Deal

noun

1. the principles of the liberal wing of the Democratic Party under the leadership of President Harry S Truman, consisting largely of a continuation and development of the principles of the New Deal.

Other Word Forms

• Fair Dealer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Fair Deal¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Is the Southern California Edison settlement proposal a fair deal or a ploy to avoid bigger payouts?

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Ms Ainsley says it's about people feeling worse off and not feeling they have got a fair deal on the economy, and a sense that other people are getting treated better than them.

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Unite general secretary Sharon Graham previously said: "Strikes will continue with Unite's full support until a fair deal is reached for these workers."

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Astin told The Times in an interview earlier this month that he is hopeful about securing a fair deal with the studios.

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"The people of Caerphilly deserve a passionate local representative in the Senedd. I'm determined to offer a positive agenda, to give this area a fair deal," he said.

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