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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: She was proud of the fairness of her skin, and never went out without a parasol and gloves.

Origin:
fair¹ + -ness

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Fairness also shows up as an animal spirit, influencing thousands of decisions in ways that part company with standard theory.

Fairness is generally not thought of as a single notion.

Even if economists know that fairness matters, too little of their work reflects it.

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Fairness also shows up as an animal spirit, influencing thousands of decisions in ways that part company with standard theory.

Fairness is generally not thought of as a single notion.

Even if economists know that fairness matters, too little of their work reflects it.

Our reputation for fairness and objectivity depends on strict adherence to this principle.

Life may not be fair, but humans have a strong bias for fairness.

Bill's problem with his employer's oversight was not so much ego, as a matter of his deeply ingrained sense of fairness.

When the rules of play are violated, and when fairness breaks down, so does play.

Europe's biggest economy scores poorly in a ranking of fairness.

But as they trek through the barren desert, obstacles crop up in their path that make them suspicious of the fairness of the show.

Take economic profit versus psychological fairness as an example.

Presumably, the government wants to maintain the appearance of complete fairness.

Fairness becomes subjective when one takes one's talents and skills out into the workplace, or creates one's own employment.

Different countries will always strike different compromises between efficiency, fairness and simplicity.

In all fairness medical and human services is number two.

Diversity in the legal profession is critically important to the fairness of our justice system.

In traditional fairness the state treated everyone equally.

But, in fairness to the discussion, there are other points you need to address.

Distributive versus procedural theories of fairness.

Fairness is a nebulous concept that is different for each person.

To insure fairness and consistency to all candidates, do not submit materials other than those identified below.

It is diametrically opposed to decency, intelligence, and fairness.

At minimum, such candidates should be treated with professionalism and fairness.

It is about an image of work and fairness to the university.

The fight for tax fairness must be a goal in itself, rather than becoming a perennial bargaining chip.

The lopsided outcome cast fresh doubts on the strength and strategy of the opposition, as well as the fairness of the vote.

Tying executives' pay ceilings to workers' salary floor is an internationally established principle of fairness.

The proposal, which the companies hoped would spur new legislation, suggested imposing some basic fairness rules on wired.

It is central to fundamental fairness in criminal cases.

The reason for this was ostensibly in the interest of fairness to all candidates.

Development of the system began amid a fight over the fairness of geographic boundaries that govern the distribution of organs.

She was a respected jurist, known for her legal intellect, fairness and common sense.

They only advertise because they have to in order to maintain the illusion of fairness.

He does not seem to be motivated by money, and talks constantly about fairness and doing the right thing.

They also showed more concern for fairness and justice.

We honor his unfailing integrity, generosity and sense of justice and fairness.

Our native sense of fairness tells us that our shares should be roughly proportional to the value of our contributions.

His brilliance and sense of fairness were recognized and admired by clients and other attorneys.

It leaves a sour taste in the mouths of those who truly believe and try to achieve fairness.

Considering the attention and effort that children put into determining fairness in their social.

He balanced firmness on immigration from abroad with fairness towards ethnic minorities at home.

Surely the last place aversion is really about fairness rather than selfishness, which you imply.

There are strong arguments on either side about the fairness of the ban.

Civil rights and consumer groups have long been concerned about the cost, fairness and accessibility of financial services.

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World English Dictionary

fair¹ (fɛə)

—*adj*
1.	free from discrimination, dishonesty, etc; just; impartial
2.	in conformity with rules or standards; legitimate: a fair fight
3.	(of the hair or complexion) light in colour
4.	beautiful or lovely to look at
5.	moderately or quite good: a fair piece of work
6.	unblemished; untainted
7.	(of the tide or wind) favourable to the passage of a vessel
8.	sunny, fine, or cloudless
9.	informal (prenominal) thorough; real: a fair battle to get to the counter
10.	pleasant or courteous
11.	apparently good or valuable, but really false: fair words
12.	open or unobstructed: a fair passage
13.	(Austral) (of handwriting) clear and legible
14.	informal a fair crack of the whip, a fair shake of the dice, a fair go a fair opportunity; fair chance
15.	fair and square in a correct or just way
16.	fair do's
	a. equal shares or treatment
	b. an expression of appeal for equal shares or treatment
17.	fair enough! an expression of agreement
18.	informal (Austral), (NZ) fair go! come off it!; I don't believe it!
19.	fair to middling about average

—*adv*
20.	in a fair way; correctly: act fair, now!
21.	absolutely or squarely; quite: the question caught him fair off his guard
22.	dialect really or very: fair tired

—vb
23.	dialect (intr) (of the weather) to become fine and mild

—n
24.	archaic a person or thing that is beautiful or valuable, esp a woman

[Old English fæger; related to Old Norse fagr, Old Saxon, Old High German fagar, Gothic fagrs suitable]

'fairness¹

—n

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Word Origin & History

fairness

O.E. fægernyss beauty; see fair + -ness. Meaning evenhandedness is from mid-15c.

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