fairness

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BrE /ˈfeənɪs/ AmE /ˈfernɪs/

noun en → es

1 JUSTICE [uncountable] B1

the quality of being fair and treating people equally

justicia, equidad, imparcialidad

  • a matter of fairness

Collocations fairness in the workplace · strive for fairness

  • The committee is concerned about issues of fairness.

    El comité está preocupado por las cuestiones de justicia.

2 COMPETITION [uncountable] B1

the quality of being fair in competition or sports

justicia en la competencia, equidad deportiva

  • play by the rules of fairness

Collocations fairness in sports · ensure fairness in competition

  • The referee enforces strict rules to maintain fairness.

    El árbitro aplica reglas estrictas para mantener la justicia.

3 TREATMENT [uncountable] B1

the quality of being fair in the way people are treated

trato justo, equidad en el trato

  • a matter of fairness

Collocations fairness in treatment · strive for fairness in the way people are treated

  • The company is committed to promoting fairness.

    La empresa está comprometida en promover la justicia.

1 FAIR PLAY [uncountable] B2

the quality of being fair and honest in a game or competition

justicia deportiva, juego limpio

  • play by the rules of fairness

Collocations fairness in sportsmanship · ensure fairness in competition

  • The players agreed to play with a high level of fairness.

    Los jugadores acordaron jugar con un alto nivel de justicia deportiva.

2 EQUITY [uncountable] B2

the quality of being fair and equal in the distribution of resources or opportunities

equidad, justa distribución de recursos o oportunidades

  • a matter of fairness

Collocations fairness in resource distribution · strive for fairness in the allocation of opportunities

  • The government aims to promote fairness through equal opportunity programs.

    El gobierno busca promover la justicia a través de programas de igualdad de oportunidades.

3 MORALITY [uncountable] C1

the quality of being fair and moral in one's actions or decisions

justicia moral, equidad en las acciones o decisiones

  • a matter of fairness

Collocations fairness in morality · strive for fairness in moral actions

  • The judge's decision was based on a strong sense of fairness.

    La decisión del juez se basó en un fuerte sentido de justicia.

4 SOCIAL JUSTICE [uncountable] C1

the quality of being fair and equal in social interactions or policies

justicia social, equidad en las interacciones o políticas sociales

  • a matter of fairness

Collocations fairness in social interactions · strive for fairness in social policies

  • The community advocates for fairness in all aspects of society.

    La comunidad aboga por la justicia en todas las facetas de la sociedad.

5 LEGAL JUSTICE [uncountable] C1

the quality of being fair and equal in legal proceedings or laws

justicia legal, equidad en los procedimientos legales o leyes

  • a matter of fairness

Collocations fairness in legal proceedings · strive for fairness in the application of laws

  • The court emphasized the importance of fairness in its rulings.

    El tribunal enfatizó la importancia de la justicia en sus fallos.