Fair
/fer/adjective
Just, equal and unbiased.
The court's decision was fair and based on solid evidence.
Often appears as...
- a fair trade
- a fair trial
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Contexts
Frequently used in settings involving justice, like courts or ethical discussions.
Everyone deserves a fair trial regardless of their background.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Perception
In many cultures, being 'fair' is highly valued and associated with truthfulness.
In stories, the fair hero often wins against deceitful villains.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Confusion
Don't confuse 'fair' with 'equal'; fairness can mean equitable treatment, not always identical.
The teacher distributed the time fairly, not equally, based on each student's needs.
Compare with
biasequitablehonesthonourableimpartialjustlegitimateobjectivereasonable
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