Defn: Partiality; specifically (Theol.), the doctrine of the
Partialists.
PARTIALIST
Par"tial*ist n.
1. One who is partial. [R.]
2. (Theol.)
Defn: One who holds that the atonement was made only for a part of mankind, that is, for the elect.
PARTIALITY
Par`ti*al"i*ty, n. Etym: [Cf. F. partialité.]
1. The quality or state of being partial; inclination to favor one party, or one side of a question, more than the other; undue bias of mind.
2. A predilection or inclination to one thing rather than to others; special taste or liking; as, a partiality for poetry or painting. Roget.
PARTIALIZE
Par"tial*ize, v. t. & i.
Defn: To make or be partial. [R.]