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maintain impartiality

[meɪnˈteɪn ɪmˌpɑrʃiˈæləti]
verb phrase
manter imparcialidade
1. To remain neutral and fair, without showing bias or favoritism toward any party
Judges must maintain impartiality in all legal proceedings.
Os juízes devem manter imparcialidade em todos os procedimentos legais.
2. To preserve objectivity and independence in judgment or decision-making
The referee tried to maintain impartiality throughout the match.
O árbitro tentou manter imparcialidade durante toda a partida.
Synonyms
preserve neutralityremain objectivestay impartialkeep fairnessuphold neutrality
Antonyms
show biasdemonstrate favoritismtake sideslose objectivityplay favorites

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter imparcialidade
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
manter imparcialidade
Standard usage in Portugal, formal contexts
Portugal
guardar neutralidade
Alternative phrasing in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep your hands clean
walk the line
call it down the middle
play it straight
give everyone a fair shake
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