evenhanded

adjective

impartial; equitable: evenhanded justice.

Origin:
1595–1605; even + handed

Related forms

e·ven·hand·ed·ly, adverb

e·ven·hand·ed·ness, noun

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evenhanded
adjective
without partiality; "evenhanded justice"

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