fairness

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   conformity with rules or standards

   the judge recognized the fairness of my claim

2. 2
   noun

   The property of being fair or equitable.

   Some questioned the fairness of the new laws.

3. 3
   noun

   the quality of being good looking and attractive

4. 4
   noun

   the property of having a naturally light complexion

5. 5
   noun

   ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty

6. 6
   noun

   The property of being fair or beautiful.

Etymology

From Middle English fairness, fæȝernesse, from Old English fæġernes (“fairness; beauty; pleasantness”), equivalent to fair + -ness. Cognate with Old High German fagarnessi (“fairness”).