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IMPARTIALITY
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally
Synonyms:
impartiality; nonpartisanship
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("impartiality" is a kind of...):
disposition; inclination; tendency (an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "impartiality"):
disinterestedness (freedom from bias or from selfish motives)
candor; candour; fair-mindedness; fairness (ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty)
Antonym:
partiality (an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives)
Derivation:
impartial (free from undue bias or preconceived opinions)
impartial (showing lack of favoritism)
