Fair in United Kingdom

Concept of Fair

The following is an old definition of Fair [1], a term which has several meanings:1, (adjetive) Equal; just; proper; reasonable; equitable. See Equity. Fair abridgment. A real substantial condensation of copyrighted materials, as the result of labor and judgment. See Abridge. Fair average crop. Takes into account the nature of the season and unforeseen events beyond the control of a prudent, faithful overseer. Fair criticism. See Review, 3. Fair knowledge or skill. A reasonable degree of knowledge or measure of skill. Fair preponderance. Of evidence – a preponderance perceptible upon fair consideration. Fair sale. A sale conducted with fairness as respects the rights of the parties affected. Fairly. Equitably; reasonably. . In ” fairly merchantable,” conveys the idea of mediocrity in quality, or something just above that. May be deemed synonymous with ” equitably.” But is not synonymous with “truly:” language may be truly yet unfairly reported. See Faithfully. Fairness. In speaking of a sale, “fairness and good faith ” refers to the fair dealing which usually characterizes business transactions.

Alternative Meaning

(Noun)In English law, a species of market held by grant from the crown. In the United States, “fairs” are governed by the law as to partnerships and sales. See Market.

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Notes and References

1. Meaning of Fair provided by the Anderson Dictionary of Law (1889) (Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims and an Exposition of the Principles of Law: Comprising a Dictionary and Compendium of American and English Jurisprudence; William C. Anderson; T. H. Flood and Company, Law Publishers, Chicago, United States)