dimpartialité

Dimpartialité is a term used in ethics and political theory to describe a stance that lies between full impartiality and overt partiality. It denotes a mode of judgment or decision-making in which fairness is pursued, but within a framework that acknowledges and accommodates contextual influences, relationships, or duties that might otherwise bias the outcome.

Although not widely standardized, the concept is generally understood as diminished impartiality: the decision-maker aims for equity while openly considering factors such as role obligations, stakeholder interests, or social responsibilities that may justify a tempered form of bias.

In practice, dimpartialité can be encountered in fields such as law, journalism, medicine, and public administration, where strict impartiality is difficult or undesirable. Mechanisms to support dimpartialité include transparency about biases, structured decision protocols, oversight by independent bodies, and iterative review to correct bias that emerges.

Critics argue that any admission of diminished impartiality risks eroding trust or enabling rationalizations for unfair outcomes. Proponents, by contrast, contend that dimpartialité acknowledges real-world constraints and can enhance legitimacy when decisions are made with explicit justification and accountability.

See also impartialité, partialité, neutrality.