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I. Introductory Provisions
 
  1.2 Concepts  
  Article 04-Fairness  
  Canon 1427  
  Fairness is expressed as the absence of bias, malice, vested interest, or predisposed opinions and the active presence of decency and reasonableness in the actions and performance of duty of all who claim to represent the law.  
  Canon 1428  
  The word fairness originates from ancient Gaelic word faire meaning "the action of watching, guarding" as well as "a horizon or skyline".  
  Canon 1429  
  The absence of fairness is the absence of the law.  
  Canon 1430  
  One who is incapable of demonstrating fairness lacks the character and honor to be a judge.  
     
     
 
 
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