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Definition of impartiality

impartiality

/ɪmˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/
im · par · ti · al · i · ty
Adverb:impartially
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Plural:impartialities
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Adjective:impartial
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impartiality Lexical Profile

impartiality Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or principle of treating all rivals, disputants, or perspectives equally and fairly, without bias or prejudice.

Example

"Judges are expected to maintain strict impartiality throughout every stage of a legal proceeding."

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• Rhymes for impartiality

• Nearby Words

impaler
impart
impartial
impartiality
impartially
impartialness
impassable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the adjective 'impartial' plus the suffix '-ity', ultimately tracing back to Late Latin 'impartialis', from 'in-' (meaning 'not') and 'pars' (meaning 'part' or 'faction').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Impartiality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/impartiality
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