fairness

/ˈfɛrnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of treating people equally and without bias; justice.
    • The company has a policy of fairness toward all employees.
    • Fairness is important when making rules for a game.
    • The judge was known for her fairness in the courtroom.
  2. The quality of being light in color, especially of skin or hair.
    • Her fairness made her stand out in the sunny climate.
    • In many cultures, fairness of skin has been historically valued.
    • The baby's fairness was inherited from her Scandinavian ancestors.