impartialim‧par‧tial /ɪmˈpɑːʃəl $ -ɑːr-/ ●○○ adjective 
We offer impartial advice on tax and insurance. an impartial inquiry into the deaths an impartial observer—impartially adverb—impartiality /ɪmˌpɑːʃiˈæləti $ -ɑːr-/ noun [uncountable]
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- an impartial judge
- Historians try to be impartial, but they cannot free themselves entirely from their own opinions.
- Our representative attended the peace negotiations as an impartial observer.
- The bureau provides impartial advice.
- A good system must be accessible, impartial, speedy, open, and effective.
- But it was equally obvious, to the impartial eye at the lens, that there was nothing else to do.
- He is there to help resolve complaints and disputes, and to act within the existing law as an impartial adjudicator.
- In consequence, Secretaries of State tended to look elsewhere within the Ministry and elsewhere for impartial advice.
- It was expected to lead to the appointment of an impartial body to determine responsibility for the conflict.
- Other courts have found due process violations because the school board was not sitting as an impartial hearing body.
- They know all about the different types of mortgages and can offer impartial advice.
Longman Language Activatorable to be fair because you are not involved in a situation
not influenced by personal opinions or emotions, especially when you have to make a decision about something: · I could use an objective opinion on this problem.· It's always difficult to be objective about such a sensitive issue as abortion.· The selection board, which decides on promotions, should be strictly objective.
able to make fair judgements or decisions about a situation because you do not support anyone who is involved in it: · Historians try to be impartial, but they cannot free themselves entirely from their own opinions.· Our representative attended the peace negotiations as an impartial observer.
not supporting any side in a disagreement, argument, war etc: · Switzerland remained neutral during World War II.· Civil servants are supposed to be politically neutral.
especially spoken to deliberately not support either side in an argument: · Teachers shouldn't take sides when students argue.not take sides in: · It is important that social workers don't take sides in family disputes.
not influenced by personal opinions or a tendency to support a particular person or side, and therefore able to make a fair judgment: · This murder case has had so much media publicity that it will be difficult to find an unbiased jury.· Women need accurate, unbiased information about their options when they become pregnant.
able to be fair in considering a particular situation because you are not involved in it and do not expect to gain any personal advantage from it: · Find a financial consultant who can offer completely independent and disinterested advice.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY We offer impartial advice on tax and insurance. an impartial inquiry into the deathsCOLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
not involved in a particular situation, and therefore able to give a fair opinion or piece of advice SYN fair OPP biased: We offer impartial advice on tax and insurance. an impartial inquiry into the deaths (=from someone who is not involved and will not get an advantage)· The banks claim to offer independent financial advice.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN· All our High Street shops have resident experts to give you friendly and impartial advice.· Only by researching stocks thoroughly or by taking skilled impartial advice can a client ensure against being misled.· In consequence, Secretaries of State tended to look elsewhere within the Ministry and elsewhere for impartial advice.· They know all about the different types of mortgages and can offer impartial advice.· What I needed was totally impartial advice.· Drawing on the organisation's wide range of membrane technology expertise, it offers impartial advice on improving process efficiency.
· It demanded a public and impartial inquiry.
We offer impartial advice on tax and insurance. an impartial inquiry into the deaths an impartial observer—impartially adverb—impartiality /ɪmˌpɑːʃiˈæləti $ -ɑːr-/ noun [uncountable]