as in objectivity
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
the defense lawyers challenged the impartiality of the presiding judge
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Noun
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Whereas empathy can lead to emotional entanglement that can distort decision-making, compassionate objectivity acknowledges and validates emotions without being overtaken by them.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025 -
Over time, partisan news has flourished, and mainstream outlets have struggled to maintain broad credibility even while striving for objectivity.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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This is part of Yamaha’s big plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, using a mix of electric, alternative fuels and now hydrogen technology.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Or a brand claiming carbon neutrality without disclosing whether its offsets are verified or effective.—
Zoe Bayliss Wong,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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As a consequence, its countries are practiced in the art of strategic hedging and are predisposed to neutralism and nonalignment, owing to their colonial histories.—
David Shambaugh,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Dec. 2020
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India, an avatar of forceful neutralism early on, saw its influence diminished by regional conflict and domestic troubles.—
Erez Manela,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Dec. 2021
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“Impartiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impartiality. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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