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fairly

/ˈfɛə.li/ adverb

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  1. In a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or favouring a certain party.
    A jury is expected to ensure that the accused is fairly judged.
  2. Favorably; auspiciously; commodiously.
    a town fairly situated for foreign trade
  3. Honestly; properly.
    Consumer laws aim to have consumers fairly treated.

Origin

From Middle English fayrly, fayrely, vayrliche, equivalent to fair + -ly.

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