partisanship

//ˈpɑːr.tɪ.zən.ʃɪp//
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Noun

partisanshipSingular
partisanshipsPlural
1

Strong, often uncritical support for a particular political party, cause, or person, especially when accompanied by bias against opposing views.

The debate was ruined by excessive partisanship on both sides.

2

The state or quality of being partisan; prejudice in favor of one side in a dispute or conflict.

The journalist was criticized for showing partisanship in her reporting.

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