The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word EQUITABLE
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result EQUITABLE
- Even-handed head of economics in Paris who heads board
- Just leave a barrel between tablets
- . . . . . just even to have sex on board
- Tablet dropped by sailor at the French fair
- European skilled at keeping left is fair
- Just English left, island heading backwards
- Fair quite rowdy by lake in Lincoln?
- Quite composed and skilled, to be fair
- Calm hosting information technology fair
- Just the thing to be put in uniform
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The straight part
We know that "fair" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fair = equitable.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does EQUITABLE mean?
EQUITABLE adjective- Marked by or having equity.
- Fair, just, or impartial.
- Relating to the general principles of justice that correct or supplement the provisions of the law.