impartiality

Also im·par·tial·ness

[im-pahr-shee-al-i-tee]

noun

1. the quality of not being biased or prejudiced; fairness.

   We selected the debate moderators based on their reputations for integrity and impartiality.

Word History and Origins

Origin of impartiality¹

impartial ( def. ) + -ity ( def. )

Example Sentences

But the group is also taking money from tourism ministries and public bodies in return for publishing guides, raising questions about its impartiality.

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According to officials, the dismissals were tied to the agents’ conduct during official duties, which seemingly violated policies requiring political neutrality and impartiality while in uniform or on duty.

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However, it has been cleared of breaching the BBC's rules on impartiality and being likely to encourage or incite crime.

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A BBC spokesperson says: "The BBC is committed to achieving due impartiality in all its output and gives appropriate levels of scrutiny to all political parties."

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Last month, Reform suspended Durham County Council's Paul Bean over allegations he breached civil service impartiality rules because of his job processing asylum claims.

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Related Words

• equality 
• fairness 
• neutrality 
• probity