fairbasis

noun

UK /ˈfeə.beɪsɪs/

US /ˈfer.beɪsɪs/

A fairbasis is a fair starting point that everyone agrees on.

The two teams agreed on a fairbasis before they started the game.

SYNONYMS

fair start equal footing common ground level playing field

RELATED WORDS

fairness foundation agreement rules

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The main reason or support that makes something fair.

Honesty is the fairbasis of their friendship.

3. A rule everyone follows so no one gets an unfair advantage.

Sharing turns is the fairbasis for using the swing.

4. A fair deal or arrangement between people.

They made a fairbasis about how to split the prize.