Biasing
/ˈbaɪəsɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of introducing or exhibiting bias, especially in legal evidence, decision-making, or procedures, which may affect fairness or impartiality.
The biasing of the jury undermined the trial's fairness.
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Commentary
Biasing often arises in contexts requiring neutrality; careful drafting or procedural rules seek to minimize it to protect fair outcomes.
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