Fair Deal

American  

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.

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Other Word Forms

• Fair Dealer noun

Etymology

Origin of Fair Deal

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

These include increased funding for colleges, a "fair deal" for island communities, action on delayed discharge from hospital and better care for people with autism and ADHD.

From BBC

Unite said there would be no end to the strikes until there was a fair deal for Birmingham's bin workers.

From BBC

Talks to end the dispute broke down in July, with Unite stating there would be "no end" to strike action until there was a "fair deal" for bin workers.

From BBC

Where are the sensible, honorable folks who possess the smarts and the backbone to craft a fair deal?

From Los Angeles Times

“Despite our best efforts, we have not been able to reach a fair deal,” YouTube TV said in a statement.

From Barron's