fairness Copy link Outline I. Of complexion; candorII. Equity, justice (q. v.)1. aequĭtas2. aequum (in abstract sense, not as a quality of the mind)3. candor animi., Ov. • fairness: I. Of complexion; candor: ruddiness blended with f. of complexion, candore mixtus rubor, Cic.: v. beauty. II. Equity, justice (q. v.): 1. aequĭtas: what f. is there in this, that, etc., quam autem habet aequitatem ut, etc., Cic. 2. aequum (in abstract sense, not as a quality of the mind): expediency well nigh the mother of justice and f., utilitas justi prope mater atque aequi, Hor.: Cic. 3. candor animi., Ov.: Plin.