Meaning & Definition of word "Partiality"
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Partiality
/ˌpɑːrʃiˈælɪti/
noun:
- 1. The state of being partial; a preference or bias towards one side or party.
- Example: The judge's impartiality was called into question due to his evident partiality towards the defendant.
- 2. An inclination to favor one group or viewpoint over others.
- Example: Her partiality for classical music made it difficult for her to appreciate other genres.
- 3. Favoritism shown towards a particular person or group.
- Example: The teacher was accused of partiality after consistently giving better grades to her favorite students.
Etymology
From Late Middle English, from Old French 'partialité', from Latin 'partialitas'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
unreasonable partiality:
An unjust favoritism that is not based on fair judgment.
showing partiality:
Demonstrating an unfair preference for one side.
partiality towards:
A biased inclination in favor of someone or something.
Related Words
bias:
A tendency to favor one side or opinion over another.
favoritism:
The practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to a person or group.
prejudice:
A preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
Slang Meanings of partiality
Meaning: Stacking the deck
Example Sentence: He's stacking the deck by only inviting his friends to help him.
Meaning: Playing favorites
Example Sentence: The teacher was accused of playing favorites with some students.