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fairness

[ fair-nis ]

noun

  1. 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.

  2. the quality of being light of hair or complexion:

    Due to the fairness of her skin, she had to wear extra sunscreen even in the winter.

    One of the traits that he got from his father was the fairness of his hair.



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For some in Delta, the president's argument about fairness resonates….

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"The Inquiry intends to hold a public hearing in June on the fairness of the conduct and procedure adopted by Lord Bracadale in meeting the families. Submissions are invited from all core participants."

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Shirreffs is not only patient, but cautious, too, based on his answer about the fairness of the new Derby points rules.

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"Part of the reason I created it was to have something that wasn't just me and was owned by all women. We can all help each other and demand fairness."

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But the arrest of opposition politicians has continued, despite Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa promising earlier this month that the authorities would ensure security and fairness in the polls.

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