Impartial

/ɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/ adjective

Definition

Not taking sides; treating all people or opinions fairly and equally.

Etymology

From French 'impartial' and Medieval Latin 'impartialis', formed from Latin 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'pars, partis' meaning 'part or side'. It originally described judges or decisions that did not favor any one party.

Kelly Says

If you’re impartial, you’re literally ‘not on any side’. Imagine a referee who doesn’t secretly cheer for either team—that’s the core idea. The word carries a quiet power: it’s what we demand from good courts, fair teachers, and honest scientists.

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