impartiality

noun

Definition of impartialitynext
as in objectivity
lack of favoritism toward one side or another the defense lawyers challenged the impartiality of the presiding judge

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Recent Examples of impartiality Four ethics experts told ProPublica that by accepting the premium tickets Trusty and Carr compromised the FCC’s impartiality and should not take part in any upcoming decision on the merger. — ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026 Recognizing the agency’s independence and impartiality is a basis from which to further improve reliability of its key economic data. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026 Any reforms should reinforce, not weaken, the integrity, impartiality, and legitimacy of the Supreme Court for future generations. — Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026 The expectation of authenticity and impartiality is the whole product, and without it, the trust Reddit has been built on for two decades starts to break down. — Cody Luongo, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Referees are charged with employing strict impartiality, but at the same time are expected to be more forgiving of offenders who are ‘not that kind of player’ while not prejudging those with reputations, however well deserved. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 19 June 2026 The agreement was signed in 2017, but there is a view that Weiss’ agenda comes into conflict with the BBC’s duty to impartiality. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 June 2026 While questioning a potential juror on impartiality, the man informed the court that a woman who had already been questioned was outside the courtroom playing a news story about the case aloud on her phone. — Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 3 June 2026 The parties who come before the court are entitled to consistency, impartiality and decisions free from political pressure. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Daily News, 3 June 2026
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  1. objectivity
  2. neutrality
  3. neutralism
  4. objectiveness
Noun
  • After a successful pitch to Hulu, Orton quickly joined the project to assist Maddox at the studio’s behest—a way for Hulu to maintain the film's objectivity and fill in any post-production gaps.
    — Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 22 July 2026
  • However, some recent changes at the FDA could hurt international confidence in their objectivity and rigor.
    — C. Michael White, The Conversation, 15 July 2026
Definition of objectivity
Noun
  • Institutional capital is the confidence that governments, donors and citizens place in an institution’s neutrality, legitimacy, consistency and ability to apply its mandate impartially.
    — Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In another 15 years, the region wants to establish a low-carbon footprint by reducing its emissions by as much as 75 percent and finally achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of neutrality
Noun
  • India, an avatar of forceful neutralism early on, saw its influence diminished by regional conflict and domestic troubles.
    — Erez Manela, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
  • Globalizing impulses helped bring about a flourishing of neutralism.
    — Leo Robson, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2016
Definition of neutralism
Noun
  • Scholl was a walking catalogue who brought his journalistic objectiveness to preservation, Matuszewicz said.
    — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
Definition of objectiveness

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