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fairness

American  
[fair-nis] / ˈfɛər nɪs /

noun

  1. 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.

  2. 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

fair 1 + -ness

Example Sentences

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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.

From The Wall Street Journal

"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

An AI financial adviser will also need digital equivalents of empathy, humility and a sense of fairness, Lo says.

From The Wall Street Journal