evenhandedness

Definitions

The quality of being fair and impartial in judgment or treatment.

The state of being equitable or unbiased.

Examples

The judge was praised for her evenhandedness throughout the complex and highly publicized trial.

The mediator's evenhandedness ensured that both parties felt heard and respected during the negotiation process.

Synonyms

fairness impartiality equity neutrality objectivity justice disinterestedness

Antonyms

bias partiality unfairness favoritism prejudice inequity partisanship