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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.

Etymology

Origin of impartiality

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

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

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 • Mar. 13, 2026

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

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

“What matters is whether the appearance of the Prosecutor’s impartiality in the conduct of investigations in this situation could be reasonably doubted.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

I regard the British Parliament as the most democratic institution in the world, and the independence and impartiality of its judiciary never fail to arouse my admiration.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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