fairness

/ˈfɛːrnəs/
justness and impartiality

The judge's fairness in the trial was widely respected.

The judge treated all parties equally and without bias.


general

The quality of being fair, just, and impartial in treatment or judgment.

Fairness in sports ensures that all teams have equal opportunities to compete.

Fairness in sports means no team is given an unfair advantage.

She valued fairness in her workplace, ensuring everyone was treated equally.

She believed in equal treatment and justice for all employees.

Fairness often involves treating people equally and without prejudice.

Collocations

fairness in treatmentthe quality of treating people equallyfairness in competitionensuring equal opportunities for all participants

Related Phrases

fair playphrase
honest and just behavior in competition
fair and squarephrase
completely honest and just

Pro Tip

Fairness in Communication

Fairness in communication means listening to all sides and avoiding favoritism.

Gold Rule

Fairness in Decision-Making

Fair decisions are based on facts, not personal biases.

Word Origin

From Middle English 'fairnesse,' meaning 'beauty, loveliness,' later evolving to mean 'justness' in the 16th century.

Usage Notes

Fairness is often discussed in contexts like law, sports, and workplace policies.

Word Breakdown

fair
just or impartial
root
+
-ness
a state or quality
suffix
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