1. Strong, sometimes blind, adherence to a particular political party, faction, or cause
The senator's partisanship prevented him from supporting any opposing party's proposal.
O partidarismo do senador o impediu de apoiar qualquer proposta do partido oposto.
2. Bias in favor of one's own side in a conflict or dispute
The judge was criticized for partisanship in her ruling.
A juíza foi criticada pelo seu partidarismo na sentença.
3. The quality of being partisan; devotion to a party or faction over broader interests
Excessive partisanship in Congress has made it difficult to pass bipartisan legislation.
O partidarismo excessivo no Congresso tem dificultado a aprovação de legislação bipartidária.