Impartial Definition & Meaning

impartial
adjective
  1. showing lack of favoritism; "the cold neutrality of an impartial judge"
  2. free from undue bias or preconceived opinions; "an unprejudiced appraisal of the pros and cons"; "the impartial eye of a scientist"

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