Dictionary entryCEFR B2noun
fairness
IPA pronunciation: /ˈfeənəs/
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справедливость
English definition
The quality of treating people equally or in a way that is right and reasonable.
Example
The fairness of the decision was questioned by many.
Collocations
- sense of fairness
- fairness and justice
- in fairness to
- procedural fairness
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