partiality

Definitions

An unfair bias or preference in favor of one person or thing over another.

A particular liking or fondness for something.

Examples

The judge was removed from the case due to his clear partiality toward the defendant.

She tried to hide her partiality for chocolate by pretending she only ate fruit.

The teacher was careful to avoid any sign of partiality when grading the students' final projects.

Synonyms

bias favoritism preference inclination predilection partisanship leaning

Antonyms

impartiality fairness neutrality objectivity detachment disinterestedness equity