Partisanship
/ˌpɑːrtɪˈzænʃɪp/
Definitions
- (n.) Allegiance to a particular party or cause, often leading to biased or prejudiced decisions in legal or political contexts.
The judge was criticized for his partisanship in the politically charged trial.
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Commentary
Partisanship in legal contexts often implicates concerns about fairness and impartiality, especially in judiciary and administrative decision-making.
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