partiality

Example Sentences

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Last month, he suggested that Cannon's "partiality" would get her removed from the case.

From Salon • May 23, 2024

She expressed concerns about how the media attention surrounding the case will affect the partiality of the jurors.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024

Thus, judicial remarks during the course of a trial that are critical or disapproving of, or even hostile to, counsel, the parties, or their cases, ordinarily do not support a bias or partiality challenge.

From Slate • Sep. 13, 2023

Also on Friday, Jones' attorney asked Bellis to substantially reduce the verdict, saying it was "exorbitant, shocks the sense of justice and was influenced by partiality and prejudice."

From Reuters • Oct. 22, 2022

Miss Bennet’s astonishment was soon lessened by the strong sisterly partiality which made any admiration of Elizabeth appear perfectly natural; and all surprise was shortly lost in other feelings.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen