partiality
Example Sentences
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For that reason, they are expected to avoid public statements displaying partiality because such statements undermine public trust in the legal system.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2025
Having Cannon presiding over this case “might create an appearance of partiality in the mind of the public,” Routh’s attorney said, according to CNN.
From Slate • Dec. 21, 2024
“The I.R.S. is not aware of any reports of improper bias or partiality in the conduct of an officeholder’s examination in the more than 40-year history of the mandatory procedures,” it said.
From New York Times • Dec. 21, 2022
Also on Friday, Jones' attorney asked Bellis to substantially reduce the verdict, saying it was "exorbitant, shocks the sense of justice and was influenced by partiality and prejudice."
From Reuters • Oct. 22, 2022
Miss Bennet’s astonishment was soon lessened by the strong sisterly partiality which made any admiration of Elizabeth appear perfectly natural; and all surprise was shortly lost in other feelings.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
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The Federalist Papers, No. 10 by James Madison
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