Biased
/ˈbaɪəst/
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- (adj.) Exhibiting an unfair preference or prejudice for or against a party, leading to partiality in legal proceedings.
The judge was disqualified for being biased in favor of the plaintiff.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, claims of bias demand clear evidence, as mere suspicion is insufficient to prove judicial partiality.
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