impartiality
Meaning: The quality of treating all parties, sides, or viewpoints equally and fairly, without favouritism or bias.
Impartiality is a cornerstone principle of the BBC, the judiciary, and public service in Britain. The BBC Charter requires 'due impartiality' in news coverage, making it a frequently debated concept in British media. In law, judicial impartiality means judges must decide cases based solely on evidence and law. The concept is distinct from neutrality — an impartial person may hold views but sets them aside when making decisions.
Examples
- The BBC's commitment to impartiality has been questioned by critics on both the left and the right. BBC对公正性的承诺受到了来自左翼和右翼批评者的质疑。El compromiso de la BBC con la imparcialidad ha sido cuestionado por críticos tanto de izquierdas como de derechas.BBCの公平性への取り組みは、左派と右派の両方の批評家から疑問視されています。BBC의 공정성에 대한 헌신은 좌파와 우파 양쪽 비평가들로부터 의문이 제기되어 왔습니다.
- Judges are required to demonstrate complete impartiality, recusing themselves from cases where a conflict of interest exists. 法官被要求展示完全的公正性,在存在利益冲突的案件中回避审理。Se exige a los jueces que demuestren total imparcialidad, inhibiéndose en los casos donde exista conflicto de intereses.裁判官は完全な公平性を示すことが求められ、利益相反のある事件では辞退しなければなりません。판사는 완전한 공정성을 보여야 하며, 이해 충돌이 있는 사건에서는 스스로 사임해야 합니다.
- The inquiry was praised for its impartiality, having consulted stakeholders from every affected community. 该调查因其公正性而受到赞扬,它咨询了每个受影响社区的利益相关者。La investigación fue elogiada por su imparcialidad, ya que consultó a las partes interesadas de todas las comunidades afectadas.その調査は影響を受けたすべての地域の利害関係者に意見を聴取したことから、その公平性が称賛されました。그 조사는 영향을 받은 모든 지역사회의 이해관계자들에게 의견을 청취한 점에서 공정성을 인정받았습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, professional, media
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From French impartialité, from impartial, combining im- (not) and partial (biased), from Latin partialis (of a part). Entered English in the 16th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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