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

"Instead, it relies on the evidence of its integrity investigator and asks the commission to accept that he has shown the impartiality that would have been expected of an independent expert."

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Paul Bean, who works for the Home Office, is also accused of making comments about asylum seekers which breached impartiality.

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Campaigners claim the comments attributed to Durham County Council's Paul Bean may have fallen foul of civil service impartiality requirements because of his job processing asylum claims.

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He added that while the "procedural architecture for transparency in elections remains in place... the perception of impartiality is as important as its reality. Reinforcing this trust is as crucial as ensuring technical accuracy".

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The court called the latest sanctions "a flagrant attack" against its independence and impartiality.

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Related Words

• equality 
• fairness 
• neutrality 
• probity