impartial
Meaning: Treating all sides or parties equally, without favouritism or prejudice, especially in situations requiring fair judgement.
Impartial is a key term in legal, judicial, and journalistic contexts where neutrality is essential. It implies an active effort to be fair, rather than merely passive indifference. Common collocations include 'impartial judge,' 'impartial observer,' and 'impartial investigation.' It is stronger than 'neutral' and more formal than 'fair.'
Examples
- The inquiry must be conducted by an impartial body with no ties to either party. 调查必须由与双方均无关联的公正机构进行。La investigación debe ser llevada a cabo por un organismo imparcial sin vínculos con ninguna de las partes.調査は、いずれの当事者とも関係を持たない公正な機関によって実施されなければならない。조사는 어느 당사자와도 관계가 없는 공정한 기관에 의해 수행되어야 한다.
- Journalists have a duty to provide impartial coverage, particularly during election campaigns. 记者有责任提供公正的报道,尤其是在选举期间。Los periodistas tienen el deber de ofrecer una cobertura imparcial, particularmente durante las campañas electorales.ジャーナリストには、特に選挙期間中、公平な報道を行う義務がある。언론인은 특히 선거 기간 중 편파 없는 보도를 할 의무가 있다.
- She was chosen to mediate precisely because she was regarded as impartial. 她之所以被选为调解人,正是因为她被认为是公正的。Fue elegida como mediadora precisamente porque se la consideraba imparcial.彼女が調停者に選ばれたのは、まさに公正な人物と見なされていたからである。그녀가 중재자로 선택된 것은 바로 공정한 인물로 여겨졌기 때문이다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: legal, journalism, academic
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin impartialis, from in- (not) and partialis (partial, biased). Entered English in the late 16th century, initially in legal contexts.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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