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fairness

[ fair-nis ]

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noun

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.
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.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of fairness¹

fair ¹ + -ness

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But the arrest of opposition politicians has continued, despite Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa promising earlier this month that the authorities would ensure security and fairness in the polls.

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"Many countries have lined up for negotiations and at the end of the day we want fairness and a win-win solution," he added.

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In fairness, as odious as Hegseth's eagerness to go about it might be, that agenda is Donald Trump's as much as his own.

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"China believes that all parties should stand on the side of fairness... and should defend international economic and trade rules and the multilateral trading system."

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"We have a responsibility to advocate for safety and fairness at every level in the sporting system, from grassroots to elite," the spokesperson added.

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