fairness Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun conformity with rules or standards
    equity.
    • the judge recognized the fairness of my claim
  2. noun ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
    fair-mindedness; candor; candour.
  3. noun the property of having a naturally light complexion
    paleness; blondness.
  4. noun the quality of being good looking and attractive
    comeliness; beauteousness; loveliness.

WordNet


Fair"ness noun
Definitions
  1. The state of being fair, or free form spots or stains, as of the skin; honesty, as of dealing; candor, as of an argument, etc.

Webster 1913