To make something equal, level, or balanced; to become the same on both sides.
From Old English 'efen' meaning equal or level, related to Old Norse 'jafn.' The word has remained relatively unchanged for over a thousand years in its basic meaning.
The phrase 'that evens the score' comes from ancient competitive games and is why we use the word for both making things equal and for justice—humans have always felt that fairness means balance.
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