partiality

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

noun

, plural par·ti·al·i·ties.

1. the state or character of being partial.
2. a favorable bias or prejudice:

   the partiality of parents for their own children.

   Synonyms: favoritism

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

   a partiality for country living.

   Synonyms: predilection, bent, inclination, leaning

   Antonyms: dislike

partiality

/ ˌpɑːʃɪˈælɪtɪ /

noun

1. favourable prejudice or bias
2. usually foll by for liking or fondness
3. the state or condition of being partial

Other Words From

• nonpar·ti·ali·ty noun plural nonpartialities
• over·parti·ali·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of partiality¹

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

Example Sentences

And it failed to provide cover for a Supreme Court already diminished by other much-criticized decisions and scandals that raised questions over the partiality of some of its justices.

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The ruling, which clashes with precedent set by previous court decisions over the appointment of independent prosecutors since the Watergate scandal, at least for now removes a major legal threat to Trump and confirms the worst fears of critics who questioned the Trump-appointee's partiality and competence.

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Their revolting lack of ethics, their partisan partiality, and your spineless failure to reign them in suggest that under your watch, the rule of law has become illusory.

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Is it, perhaps, because Alito and Thomas’ treasonous conduct, demonstrated corruption, spiteful rulings and contempt for long-established precedent scream partiality from a bullhorn?

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Last month, he suggested that Cannon's "partiality" would get her removed from the case.

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