impartiality

American  

[im-pahr-shee-al-i-tee] / ɪmˌpɑr ʃiˈæl ɪ ti /

Also impartialness

noun

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

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

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Etymology

Origin of impartiality

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

Example Sentences

An FDA already struggling with credibility shouldn’t invite further doubts about judgment and impartiality.

From The Wall Street Journal

It followed stricter impartiality rules being put in place for the hosts of selected "flagship programmes" such as Match of the Day, Strictly Come Dancing and The Apprentice.

From BBC

The Scottish government insisted it was handling the documents with "the highest standards of impartiality and integrity".

From BBC

A European Commission notice from 2021 defines a conflict of interest as a situation wherein a "financial actor's" impartiality is compromised "for reasons involving... economic interest or any other direct or indirect personal interest".

From Barron's

Political impartiality was also ensured in the school's curriculum and teaching, inspectors ruled.

From BBC

Related Words

• equality
• fairness
• neutrality
• probity