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

Shah and other senior BBC figures were summoned to give evidence about how the corporation is addressing concerns raised about impartiality in its news coverage.

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The UN and its partners said the system contravened the fundamental humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality and independence, and that channelling desperate people into militarised zones was inherently unsafe.

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On Monday, he denied that - saying he's become weaponised, and that he has impartiality in his bones.

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"I have impartiality through my bones," he told the committee, saying it was "drummed" into him when he joined the BBC in 1991.

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The Rome Statute, the ICC’s founding treaty, says doubts about impartiality are grounds to disqualify a prosecutor.

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Related Words

• equality 
• fairness 
• neutrality 
• probity