1. the quality of treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable
2. the quality of being light in color, especially of skin or hair
Usage: literary; somewhat archaic

Examples

• The judge was praised for her fairness in handling the difficult case.
• Students complained about the fairness of the grading system.
• In fairness to him, he did warn us about the risks.
• The company’s hiring practices were questioned regarding fairness.
• She believed in fairness and equal treatment for all employees.
• The fairness of her complexion was admired in Victorian times.