Evenhandedness: meaning, definitions and examples

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evenhandedness

 

[ ˌiːvənˈhændɪdnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fairness

The quality of being fair and impartial; evenhandedness is essential in any decision-making process. It involves treating everyone equally and without bias.

Synonyms

equity, fairness, impartiality, justice

Examples of usage

  • The judge's evenhandedness in the courtroom earned her respect from both the prosecution and the defense.
  • The manager's evenhandedness in dealing with employee conflicts helped maintain a harmonious work environment.
Context #2 | Noun

consistency

Consistency in applying rules or principles without favoritism or discrimination; evenhandedness ensures that the same standards are upheld for everyone.

Synonyms

consistency, equitability, impartiality, uniformity

Examples of usage

  • The teacher's evenhandedness in grading assignments reassured students that their work would be evaluated fairly.
  • The referee's evenhandedness in enforcing the rules of the game prevented any accusations of bias.

Translations

Translations of the word "evenhandedness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imparcialidade

🇮🇳 निष्पक्षता

🇩🇪 Unparteilichkeit

🇮🇩 keseimbangan

🇺🇦 безсторонність

🇵🇱 bezstronność

🇯🇵 公平性

🇫🇷 impartialité

🇪🇸 imparcialidad

🇹🇷 tarafsızlık

🇰🇷 공정성

🇸🇦 حيادية

🇨🇿 nestrannost

🇸🇰 nestrannosť

🇨🇳 公正

🇸🇮 nepristranskost

🇮🇸 hlutleysi

🇰🇿 бейтараптық

🇬🇪 მიუკერძოებლობა

🇦🇿 bitərəflik

🇲🇽 imparcialidad

Etymology

The term 'evenhandedness' originated in the late 19th century and is derived from the combination of 'even,' meaning equal or level, and 'handed,' implying fairness or impartiality. The concept of evenhandedness has been valued across various cultures and societies as a fundamental principle of justice and fairness.