Refine this word faster
Fair play
noun, phrase, slang
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Good behavior; conduct (in sports or another endeavor) that is respectful of the rules, the spirit of the activity, and the adversary. uncountable
"The result, eventually, was the conviction of Mr. Hiss on charges of perjury. But the feature that especially appealed to me was the reputation that Congressman Nixon had achieved for fairness in the investigating process. Not once had he overstepped the limits prescribed by the American sense of fair play or American rules applying to such investigations. He did not persecute or defame."
Phrase
- 1 used to acknowledge or congratulate for something. Ireland, UK, colloquial
"[S]he consolidated her position by purchasing the kennels, doing them up regardless of expense and buying two new horses, and, fair play to her, fair play, as they say in Wales, ..."
See also for "fair play"
Next best steps
Mini challenge
Unscramble this word: fairplay