Old English fægernes "beauty;" see fair (adj.) + -ness. Meaning "even-handedness, impartiality" is from mid-15c. Meaning "lightness of complexion" is from 1590s.

One of two requirements established by the EU Data Protection Directive for the processing of personal data. In order to be considered fair, the data controller must provide specific information to th [..]

conformity with rules or standards; "the judge recognized the fairness of my claim" ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty paleness: the property of [..]

has a range of potential meanings, for example fairness could refer to the equal opportunity of job applicants when applying for a newly released post, or fairness could refer to the accuracy of a set [..]

In journalism, fairness requires not favouring one viewpoint over another in collecting and presenting news and opinion. Different viewpoints are presented accurately, even those with which the journa [..]

One of the guiding values of the Public Service Employment Act, it requires that decisions be made objectively and free from political influence or personal favouritism; policies and practices reflect the just treatment of persons; and persons have the right to be assessed in the official language(s) of their choice in an appointment process.

Marked by impartiality and honesty. Free from self-interest, prejudice or favoritism. In controversial matters, fairness demands a courageous weighing of evidence to assure the report is fair to the f [..]

(n) conformity with rules or standards(n) ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty(n) the property of having a naturally light complexion(n) the quality of being good looking a [..]

aequitas, iustitia, equitas

As related to Generic Flow Control (GFC), fairness is defined as meeting all of the agreed quality of service (QoS) requirements by controlling the order of service for a [..]

The issues of equity and efficiency are central aspects of most economic problems. In the political domain it often seems that concerns with equity ...

Justice issues such as assuring equal treatment and handling of like offenders and giving equal weight to legally relevant factors in sentencing.              Last Updated:  7/15/2015   

The commitment demonstrated in striving to meet the educational needs of all students in a caring, non-discriminatory, and equitable manner.