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   Par·ti·al·i·ty

   /ˌpärSHēˈalədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. unfair bias in favor of one thing or person compared with another; favoritism: "an attack on the partiality of judges" Similar biasprejudicefavoritismfavorpartisanshipunfair preferencediscriminationunjustnessunfairnessinequity
   • ▪ a particular liking or fondness for something: "she spoke openly, not concealing her partiality for him" Similar likinglovefondnesstasteweaknesssoft spotkeennessinclinationpredilectionpredispositionproclivitypenchantfancyrelishpassion

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French parcialite, from medieval Latin partialitas, based on Latin pars, part- ‘part’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPARTIALITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the fact of unfairly preferring or approving of something: The judges have been heavily criticized for their partiality in the whole affair. Opposite. impartiality. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Unfairness and favoring someone unfairly. ableism. ableist. agism. agist. Anglocentric. discriminate. discrimination. discriminative.

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   Partiality is the habit of favoring something — taking its part. If your parents always seem to let your little sister off the hook while you get grounded, you could accuse them of partiality in their parenting. They favor your sister over you. Partiality is like bias.

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   Define partiality. partiality synonyms, partiality pronunciation, partiality translation, English dictionary definition of partiality. n. pl. par·ti·al·i·ties 1. Prejudice or bias in favor of something. 2. A special fondness; a predilection: had a partiality for cats. See Synonyms at...

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPARTIALITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · 1. the state or character of being partial. 2. a favorable bias or prejudice. the partiality of parents for their own children. 3. (usually fol. by to or for) a special fondness, preference, or liking. a partiality for country living. SYNONYMS 2. favoritism.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpartiality noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of partiality noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   a favorable bias or prejudice: the partiality of parents for their own children. a special fondness, preference, or liking (usually followed by to or for ): a partiality for country living. See more

8. www.yourdictionary.com › partialityPartiality Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   The state or quality of being partial; tendency to favor unfairly; bias. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Particular fondness or liking. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: fancy. fondness. partisanship. preference. interest. taste. slant. inclination. favoritism. affinity. tendency. leaning. bias. bent. predisposition.