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   partiality

   /ˌpɑːʃɪˈalɪti/

   noun

   • 1. unfair bias in favour of one person or thing; favouritism: "an attack on the partiality of judges" Similar biasprejudicefavouritismfavourpartisanshipunfair preferencediscriminationunjustnessunfairnessinequity
   • 2. a particular liking or fondness for something: "Miller's partiality for flowering shrubs is evident" 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 › dictionary › englishPARTIALITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Partiality is the fact of unfairly preferring or approving of something, or a liking. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and synonyms of partiality with Cambridge Dictionary.

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     PARTIALITY meaning: 1. the fact of unfairly preferring or...

   • Znaczenie Partiality, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     PARTIALITY definicja: 1. the fact of unfairly preferring or...

   • Partiality: French Translation

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   Jul 4, 2012 · Partiality is the quality or state of being partial, or having a bias or a special taste or liking. Learn more about the synonyms, examples, word history and phrases of partiality from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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

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   Partiality is the fact of unfairly preferring or approving of something or someone, or a liking. Learn more about the meaning, usage and synonyms of partiality with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   noun. , plural par·ti·al·i·ties. the state or character of being partial. a favorable bias or prejudice: the partiality of parents for their own children. Synonyms: favoritism. a special fondness, preference, or liking (usually followed by to or for ): a partiality for country living. Synonyms: predilection, bent, inclination, leaning.

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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.

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

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   Partiality means the state or quality of being partial, or favouring one side or person unfairly. It can also mean a special fondness or liking for something. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples of partiality.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › partialitypartiality noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Partiality is a noun that means unfair support for one person, team, idea, etc. or a feeling of liking something or somebody very much. Learn how to use it in sentences, pronounce it and find synonyms and antonyms.