fairness

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fairness

The judge emphasized the importance of fairness in the courtroom.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The quality of treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable: "fairness" refers to the state of being just, impartial, and free from bias or favoritism.
    • The quality of being light in color, especially of hair or skin: "fairness" can describe the property of having a pale or light complexion or hair color.
    • The quality of being moderately good or acceptable: "fairness" can refer to a state of being adequate or passable in quality.
    • (Archaic) The quality of being beautiful or attractive: This is a less common, older meaning referring to physical beauty.
Usage and Examples

  • Referring to justice and impartiality:

    • The fairness of the judicial system is crucial for public trust.
    • Teachers must grade exams with complete fairness.
    • The committee's decision was praised for its fairness.

  • Referring to light complexion or hair:

    • Her fairness was accentuated by her dark dress.
    • The child inherited his mother's fairness of skin.

  • Referring to moderate quality:

    • The fairness of the weather allowed the picnic to proceed. (This usage is less common.)
Advanced Usage and Nuances
  • "In all fairness": Used to introduce a statement that defends someone or something or that considers another side of an argument.
    • In all fairness, he did warn us about the potential risks before we started.
  • "To do something in fairness to someone": To act in a way that is just to a particular person.
    • In fairness to the author, the book was written under very difficult circumstances.
Variants and Related Words
  • Fair (adj): Just, impartial, or light in color.
    • a fair decision; fair hair
  • Fairly (adv): In a fair manner; to a moderate degree.
    • treated fairly; fairly good
  • Unfairness (n): The opposite quality; lack of fairness.
    • The unfairness of the situation was obvious to everyone.
Synonyms
  • Justice: Just behavior or treatment.
  • Impartiality: Equal treatment of all rivals or disputants; fairness.
  • Equity: The quality of being fair and impartial.
  • Objectivity: Judgment based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices.
Antonyms
  • Unfairness: Lack of fairness; bias.
  • Injustice: Lack of fairness or justice.
  • Bias: Inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group.
  • Partiality: Unfair bias in favor of one thing or person compared to another.
Idioms and Phrases
  • Fairness doctrine: (Historical U.S. broadcasting policy) The requirement that licensed broadcasters present controversial issues of public importance in an honest, equitable, and balanced manner.
  • Concept of fairness: The abstract idea or principle of what is fair and just.
    • Children have a strong innate sense of the concept of fairness.
fairness

The judge emphasized the importance of fairness in the courtroom.

Noun
  1. the quality of being good looking and attractive
  2. the property of having a naturally light complexion
  3. ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
  4. conformity with rules or standards
    • the judge recognized the fairness of my claim

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