Fairness Meaning
/ˈfɛə.nəs/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe property of being fair or equitable.
nounThe property of being fair or beautiful.
Sentence Examples
In all fairness, he did do his best.
The verdict is a tribute to their fairness.
The fairness of the judicial system is being questioned.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Children often argue about ____ when sharing toys with siblings.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The principle of ____ requires that everyone be treated equal under the laws of the nation.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English fairness, fæȝernesse, from Old English fæġernes (“fairness; beauty; pleasantness”), equivalent to fair + -ness. Cognate with Old High German fagarnessi (“fairness”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The reason why fairness in taxation matters is institutionalized unfairness rots society from the inside, and the social order and economy eventually collapse."
— 2024 January 28, Charles Hugh Smith, Our Tax System Is an Unfair Mess: Here's How to Fix It:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Children often argue about ____ when sharing toys with siblings.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The principle of ____ requires that everyone be treated equal under the laws of the nation.