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impartiality

/ɪmˌpɑːʃɪˈalɪti/

B1CEFR level
35/100Rarity: fairly common
TechnicalRegister

Law noun

The absence of bias required of an arbitrator towards either party.

An arbitrator's impartiality was doubted after undisclosed dealings with the claimant emerged.

Similar: neutrality

Topic: Arbitration in Legal English

Business noun

Freedom from bias or favouritism in judgement.

The presence of the founder's relatives on the panel cast doubt on its impartiality.

Similar: neutrality, objectivity, even-handedness

Topic: Corporate governance in Business English

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