fairness

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A sex-based distinction is constitutional if it is “substantially related” to an “important” government interest, adds the Justice, and the “interests in safety and competitive fairness are important.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

In terms of sporting fairness, it's hard not to conclude that the issue should be taken to a full and proper conclusion.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

"While respecting Canada's sovereign right to enforce its immigration laws, Ghana considers that reliance on unproven charges in the absence of a judicial determination raises fundamental questions of fairness and proportionality," said the statement.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

Her claim, she said, “is about whether government can use official authority to stigmatize a private citizen without facts, without process, without fairness, accountability, investigation or even an interview — not even a phone call.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Even I could see there was no fairness in it.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye