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partiality
[pahr-shee-al-i-tee, pahr-shal-]
noun
plural
partialitiesthe state or character of being partial.
a favorable bias or prejudice.
the partiality of parents for their own children.
Synonyms:a special fondness, preference, or liking (usually followed by to orfor ).
a partiality for country living.
Synonyms: , , ,Antonyms:
partiality
/ ˌɑːʃɪˈæɪɪ /
noun
favourable prejudice or bias
(usually foll by for) liking or fondness
the state or condition of being partial
Other 51Թ Forms
- nonpartiality noun
- overpartiality noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of partiality1
Example Sentences
For that reason, they are expected to avoid public statements displaying partiality because such statements undermine public trust in the legal system.
And it failed to provide cover for a Supreme Court already diminished by other much-criticized decisions and scandals that raised questions over the partiality of some of its justices.
Their revolting lack of ethics, their partisan partiality, and your spineless failure to reign them in suggest that under your watch, the rule of law has become illusory.
Last month, he suggested that Cannon's "partiality" would get her removed from the case.
Despite Cannon’s partiality so far, we should not write off this prospect until we see what happens.
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