Honest and equitable in transactions or practical dealings with others.
Reach for it when describing a person or organization whose agreements can be trusted
The fair-dealing supplier disclosed the delay before accepting payment.
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everyday
Fits when nothing material is hidden from the other side
Careful Aboveboard promises openness but not necessarily generous or balanced terms.
everyday
Fits when truthfulness is the clearest basis for the praise
Careful Honest does not ensure that prices, terms, or bargaining power are equitable.
warm
Fits when a history of dependable conduct deserves personal confidence
Careful Trustworthy is broader than conduct in negotiations and sales.
professional
Fits when terms should account fairly for each side's position
Careful Equitable can describe an outcome without praising candid conduct.
professional
Fits when consistent ethical commitments guide difficult decisions
Careful Principled can sound ideological when the evidence is one fair contract.
formal
Fits when careful moral standards govern every detail of the transaction
Careful Scrupulous may imply exacting caution beyond ordinary fair dealing.
fair-dealing merchant
A fair-dealing merchant posts every fee beside the price.
fair-dealing employer
The fair-dealing employer corrected the payroll error immediately.
fair-dealing reputation
Years of transparent contracts built a fair-dealing reputation.
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