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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  1. objectivity
  2. neutrality
  3. neutralism
Noun
  • But that objectivity, harnessed by both the warfighter and the peacemaker, should preserve human subjectivity, which is essential for the responsible exercise of force.
    Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
  • While the committee has a rigorous protocol in place to ensure as much objectivity in its rankings as possible, the human element of the selection process is not immune to bias.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of objectivity
Noun
  • The program also includes financial incentives for retrofits and renewable energy installations. Boston Boston's Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance is part of the city's bold climate goals, targeting carbon neutrality by 2050.
    Ali Hoss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Working toward the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, the company has installed solar panels at its overseas factories, adopted biomass as a fuel source and is purchasing renewable energy certificates (RECs).
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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
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