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level playing field

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noun

a state of equality; an equal opportunity.

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RELATED WORDS

equity, justice, proportion, symmetry

Nearby words

level line, level of attainment, level of significance, level off, level pegging, level playing field, level with someone, level-headed, level-off, leveler, levelers

Origin of level playing field

First recorded in 1980–85
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British Dictionary definitions for level playing field

level playing field

noun

a situation in which none of the competing parties has an advantage at the outset of a competitive activity
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