fairness
Americannoun
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the state, condition, or quality of being fair, or free from bias or injustice; evenhandedness.
I have to admit, in all fairness, that she would only be paid for part of the work.
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the quality of being light of hair or complexion.
Due to the fairness of her skin, she had to wear extra sunscreen even in the winter.
One of the traits that he got from his father was the fairness of his hair.
Etymology
Origin of fairness
Example Sentences
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On the evening of Jan. 15, 26 undergrads gathered for dinner in a common room at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to debate the fairness of college admissions post-affirmative action.
Various proposals to reverse those measures have kicked up a ruckus in Berlin, in recent months, as an overdue argument about intergenerational fairness is getting some air.
"While employers have autonomy in recruitment, those decisions should always align with principles of fairness, equality and respect."
From BBC
We need a market where dealers are rewarded for fairness, and where American families can buy a car without worrying about traps in the fine print.
From MarketWatch
For instance, Apple has been forced to make changes aimed at improving transparency, fairness and choice for users - such as displaying alternative browsers to its pre-installed default, Safari.
From BBC
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