partiality

[ pahr-shee-al-i-tee, pahr-shal- ]

/ ˌpɑr ʃiˈæl ɪ ti, pɑrˈʃæl- /

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noun, plural par·ti·al·i·ties.

the state or character of being partial.

a favorable bias or prejudice: the partiality of parents for their own children.

a special fondness, preference, or liking (usually followed by to or for): a partiality for country living.

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Origin of partiality

1375–1425; late Middle English parcialite < Medieval Latin partiālitās. See partial, -ity

SYNONYMS FOR partiality

2. favoritism. 3. leaning, inclination, bent, predilection.

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ANTONYMS FOR partiality

3. dislike.

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Related formsnon·par·ti·al·i·ty, noun, plural non·par·ti·al·i·ties.o·ver·par·ti·al·i·ty, noun

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Examples from the Web for partiality

He heavily favored his own tribe, the Popalzai, to the detriment of other clans who bitterly resented his partiality.
Why Ahmed Wali Karzai Was a Target|Sami Yousafzai, Ron Moreau|July 12, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Romantic involvement with a news source would create the appearance and probably the reality of partiality.
David Pogue and Nicki Dugan: A Conflict of Interest?|Dan Lyons|May 27, 2011|DAILY BEAST
His power is perilous in the partiality of will, and his heart full of hollowness in the protestation of love.
Character Writings of the 17th Century|Various
From that time she visibly cooled toward me, and her partiality was as visibly transferred to this cousin.
Library Notes|A. P. Russell

We say again that the questions before the country are not to be decided on any grounds of personal prejudice or partiality.
The Writings of James Russell Lowell in Prose and Poetry, Volume V|James Russell Lowell
If Justin's reports were bad,—and they were always bad,—they accused the teachers of partiality.
The Clique of Gold|Emile Gaboriau
They gradually lose their partiality, generalize their views, and consider themselves as acting for the whole confederacy.
Pamphlets On The Constitution Of The United States|Various

British Dictionary definitions for partiality

partiality

/ (ˌpɑːʃɪˈælɪtɪ) /

noun plural -ties

favourable prejudice or bias

(usually foll by for) liking or fondness

the state or condition of being partial

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Word Origin and History for partiality