- the state, condition, or quality of being fair, or free from bias or injustice; evenhandedness: I have to admit, in all fairness, that she would only be paid for part of the work.
- the quality of being light of hair or complexion: Due to the fairness of her skin, she had to wear extra sunscreen even in the winter.One of the traits that he got from his father was the fairness of his hair.
