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Impartiality

/ɪmˌpɑːrˈtʃiː.əl.ɪ.ti/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The quality of not being biased or having a preference.

    "In a court of law, impartiality is essential to ensure a fair trial."
  2. 2

    The principle of treating all rivals or disputants equally.

    "The journalist's commitment to impartiality allowed her to report the news without favoritism."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'impartiality' originates from the Middle English word 'imparcialite', derived from the Old French 'impartial', which in turn comes from the Latin 'impartialis', meaning 'not partial'. The evolution of the term reflects a historical emphasis on fairness and neutrality in judgment.

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