partiality (Meaning)
partiality (n)
a predisposition to like something
an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives
partiality (n.)
The quality or state of being partial; inclination to favor one party, or one side of a question, more than the other; undue bias of mind.
A predilection or inclination to one thing rather than to others; special taste or liking; as, a partiality for poetry or painting.
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partiality Sentence Examples
- The judge's partiality toward the defendant was evident in his lenient sentence.
- The jury refused to convict the plaintiff due to the prosecutor's partiality toward the victim.
- The teacher's partiality to certain students caused resentment among the class.
- The employee accused his manager of partiality in promoting less-qualified subordinates.
- The court overturned the verdict due to the arbitrator's partiality toward one party.
- The interviewer's partiality toward candidates of a certain gender bias the hiring process.
- The politician's partiality toward special interest groups alienated many voters.
- The CEO's partiality to his own ideas stifled innovation within the company.
- The media's partiality toward certain political viewpoints distorted public opinion.
- The scientific study was criticized for partiality due to the researcher's preconceived notions.
FAQs About the word partiality
a predisposition to like something, an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternativesThe quality or state of being partial; inclination to
tendency, prejudice, partisanship,bias,tendentiousness, nonobjectivity, nepotism, favoritism, cronyism, parti pris
impartiality, neutrality, objectivity,neutrality, impartiality, objectivity, indifference, indifference, unbiasedness, dislike
The judge's partiality toward the defendant was evident in his lenient sentence.
The jury refused to convict the plaintiff due to the prosecutor's partiality toward the victim.
The teacher's partiality to certain students caused resentment among the class.
The employee accused his manager of partiality in promoting less-qualified subordinates.
