unparteiisches

Unparteiisches is the neuter singular attributive form of the German adjective unparteiisch, used before neuter nouns such as Urteil or Gericht. The term denotes impartiality, neutrality, or nonpartisanship. The adjective is formed from un- (negation) + Partei (party) + -isch, indicating a stance or conduct that is not biased toward any political party or private interest.

In usage, unparteiisch describes people, institutions, or processes that aim to be fair and independent of partisan influence. Examples include unparteiische Berichterstattung in journalism, unparteiische Entscheidungen or Urteile in the judiciary, and unparteiische Bewertung in science or public administration. The corresponding adverb is unparteiisch, and attributive declensions follow standard gender and case patterns, yielding forms such as unparteiisches (neuter singular), unparteiischer (masculine), or unparteiische (feminine).

The concept is closely related to Unparteilichkeit, the noun for impartiality, as well as to Neutralität and Objektivität. In media codes and public discourse, unparteiische Berichterstattung is often cited as an ideal, although true impartiality is debated due to inherent biases and structural factors.

The term contrasts with parteiisch, meaning biased toward a party or interest. In practice, institutions such as public broadcasters strive for Unparteilichkeit and balanced coverage, while critics discuss the limits of neutrality in editorial decisions.

See also: Unparteilichkeit, Neutralität, Objektivität, parteiisch.