noun
fairness
FEH-uh-nuhs
noun
1
The quality of being just, equitable, and free from bias.
"The referee was praised for his fairness."
"Fairness in hiring decisions is a legal requirement."
How to Use Fairness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTreating people justly and equally, without favoritism.
Common pairings
sense of fairness
in fairness
fairness and equity
Word Forms
fairnesses plural
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Etymology
From Old English fægernes, "beauty, pleasantness," built from "fair" plus the suffix "-ness."