Partisan
/ˈpɑːrtɪzən/
Definitions
- (n.) A committed supporter of a particular party, cause, or faction, especially in politics.
The senator was known as a staunch partisan of the ruling party.
- (adj.) Strongly supporting a party, cause, or faction without impartiality.
The debate was marked by partisan rhetoric on both sides.
- (n.) A member of an armed body formed to fight secretly against an occupying force, especially in wartime.
The partisans sabotaged enemy supply lines during the occupation.
Forms
- partisans
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Commentary
In legal and political contexts, 'partisan' often denotes bias or allegiance, which may affect interpretations of neutrality and fairness.
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