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Players' union shows fairness (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

equity

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This could be a double definition.

'players' union' is the first definition.
'equity' can be an answer for 'union' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'players'' bit.

'fairness' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

'shows' is the link.

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(Other definitions for equity that I've seen before include "Fairness or impartiality" , "Fairness; shareholding" , "The ownership interest of shareholders in a company" , "Stake in business" , "One trade union" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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