impartiality

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

/ ɪmˌpɑr ʃiˈæl ɪ ti /

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noun

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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Also im·par·tial·ness

[im-pahr-shuhl-nis] /ɪmˈpɑr ʃəl nɪs/ .

Origin of impartiality

impartial + -ity

Words nearby impartiality

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How to use impartiality in a sentence

Such measures are usually a fallback when the standard processes might not be viewed as sufficiently impartial.
‘These are not crazy people’: GOP defends its voter-fraud push, ignoring obvious perils|Aaron Blake|December 16, 2020|Washington Post
The commissioners must also have relevant experience, analytical skills and the ability to be impartial, according to the Elections Code.
Morning Report: Turning Border Sewage Into Local Water|Voice of San Diego|November 20, 2020|Voice of San Diego
He was an impartial arbiter of truth and facts in a world that needs exactly that.
Remembering Alex Trebek, The Man With All The Answers|Oliver Roeder|November 9, 2020|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.
Fans share their favorite Alex Trebek and ‘Jeopardy!’ moments, from good-natured ribbing to emotional clips|Travis Andrews|November 8, 2020|Washington Post

We believe strongly in being impartial, and we strive to enforce our Twitter Rules fairly.
Facebook, Google, Twitter CEOs clash with Congress in pre-election showdown|Tony Romm, Rachel Lerman, Cat Zakrzewski, Heather Kelly, Elizabeth Dwoskin|October 28, 2020|Washington Post
No because I want to preserve as much as possible my detachment and impartiality.
U.N. Gaza Investigator: 'Anti-Israel' Label Is a 'Slur'|Gideon Resnick|August 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Why has confidence in the impartiality of the Supreme Court tumbled to 44%?
Don't Take it Personally Your Honors: They're Mad at Everybody|David Frum|June 8, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Hantman recalls that Bharara's fairness and impartiality impressed even the most partisan Republicans.
Wall Street's New Sheriff|Gary Weiss|May 11, 2011|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.
Superman's Villain Fights Back|Lloyd Grove|September 17, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The real historian, whose profession it is to be equally interested in everything, thus becomes an image of impartiality.
The Art of Drinking|Georg Gottfried Gervinus
Herodotus was the first to give dignity to history; nor in truthfulness, candor, and impartiality has he ever been surpassed.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I|John Lord
He must be sanguine, however, if he expects his readers to place implicit faith in his impartiality.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol 58, No. 357, July 1845|Various
He would consider the subject, she said, with fairness and impartiality, and decide it right.
Xerxes|Jacob Abbott
The consolations that look like the special pleadings of affection become, as it were, the mere expressions of impartiality.
The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II)|Charles James Lever

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