impartiality

[ 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

Such measures are usually a fallback when the standard processes might not be viewed as sufficiently impartial.

From Washington Post

The commissioners must also have relevant experience, analytical skills and the ability to be impartial, according to the Elections Code.

From Voice of San Diego

He was an impartial arbiter of truth and facts in a world that needs exactly that.

From FiveThirtyEight

Holzhauer, who called Trebek “an impartial arbiter of truth and facts in a world that needs exactly that,” said the host was “an underrated rapper,” sharing a video of Trebek reciting the popular rhymes.

From Washington Post

We believe strongly in being impartial, and we strive to enforce our Twitter Rules fairly.

From Washington Post

No because I want to preserve as much as possible my detachment and impartiality.

From The Daily Beast

Why has confidence in the impartiality of the Supreme Court  tumbled to 44%?

From The Daily Beast

Hantman recalls that Bharara's fairness and impartiality impressed even the most partisan Republicans.

From The Daily Beast

In the end they are at the mercy of a lottery that parcels out precious places according to the cruel impartiality of the casino.

From The Daily Beast

The real historian, whose profession it is to be equally interested in everything, thus becomes an image of impartiality.

From Project Gutenberg

Herodotus was the first to give dignity to history; nor in truthfulness, candor, and impartiality has he ever been surpassed.

From Project Gutenberg

He must be sanguine, however, if he expects his readers to place implicit faith in his impartiality.

From Project Gutenberg

He would consider the subject, she said, with fairness and impartiality, and decide it right.

From Project Gutenberg

The consolations that look like the special pleadings of affection become, as it were, the mere expressions of impartiality.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• equality
• fairness
• neutrality
• probity