partiality-for
ʃiˈæl noun, plural par·ti·al·i·ties.
1.
the state or character of being partial.
2.
a favorable bias or prejudice: the partiality of parents for their own children.
3.
a special fondness, preference, or liking (usually followed by to or for ): a partiality for country living.
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| —n , pl -ties | |
| 1. | favourable prejudice or bias |
| 2. | ( |
| 3. | the state or condition of being partial |
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Word Origin & History
partiality
"one-sidedness," early 15c., from M.Fr. parcialité, from M.L. partialitatem (nom. partialitas), from partialis (see partial)
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