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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Councillor Dan Rogerson, portfolio holder for transport on the council, said widening charges would increase revenue for maintaining car parks and it was a question of "fairness."
From BBC
This shift also strengthens platform leverage over merchants as regulators are paying closer attention to algorithmic transparency and fairness.
From Barron's
And in King, Belafonte found a lifelong calling: the fight for racial justice, economic fairness and voting rights.
"I'm on the side of unity, fairness and hope," she said.
From BBC
She said many pubs and hotels had received temporary Covid allowances to reflect suppressed trading, but their removal was a "necessary part of restoring fairness and consistency" across LPS rates valuations.
From BBC
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