Level-handed
adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Even-handed; fair and balanced.
"There is the opportunity for Apple to be level-handed and fair, and there is the chance for them not to be."
- 2 With work and earnings shared equally among all workers. obsolete
"There is practically no level-handed work at present, and therefore level-handed money is not paid."
- 3 Even; all parties having the same amount.
"Now we are level-handed ; you've got 5l. and I've got 5l."
- 1 With work and earnings shared equally. not-comparable, obsolete
"In sheet mills the custom of two rollers working level-handed (dividing the pay evenly), instead of one roller working with a helper, has been increasing in recent years."
- 2 Without a handicap. not-comparable
"...however incredulous most of us then were as to the chances of success the Colonials would have, all heartily applauded the pluck of young Australia in coming so far to play the game, level-handed, against the well-seasoned skilled cricketers of old England."
Example
More examples"There is the opportunity for Apple to be level-handed and fair, and there is the chance for them not to be."
Etymology
From level + handed.
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