1. An option or choice that is reasonably good, equitable, or acceptable; a substitute that is moderately satisfactory
Given the circumstances, renting an apartment is a fair alternative to buying a house right now.
Dadas as circunstâncias, alugar um apartamento é uma alternativa razoável para comprar uma casa agora.
2. A middle-ground option that offers a balanced or impartial solution between competing choices
The compromise proposal seemed like a fair alternative that both parties could accept.
A proposta de compromisso parecia uma alternativa razoável que ambas as partes poderiam aceitar.