Legal Definition and Related Resources of Bias
Meaning of Bias
A leaning towards one of the parties rather than the other ; a tendency to decide a case in favor of one party otherwise than on evidence . See Sehipper <& Block, Inc. v Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co., 256 N.E.2d854, 122 III. App.2d 34.
Bias Alternative Definition
A particular influential power which sways the judgment; the inclination or propensity of the mind towards a particular object. “Bias is not synonymous with “prejudice.” A man cannot be prejudiced against another without being biased, but he may be biased without being prejudiced.” 12 Ga. 444.
Synonyms of Bias
noun
- bigotry
- disinclination
- disposition
- favoritism
- foregone conclusion
- inclinatio
- inclination
- intolerance
- jaundice
- partiality
- partisanism
- partisanship
- penchant
- preapprehension
- preconceived idea
- preconception
- predetermination
- predilection
- predisposition
- preference
- prejudgment
- prejudication
- prejudice
- prenotion
- proclivity
- proneness
- pro pensio animi
- propensity
- susceptibility
- tendency
- trend
- undetacnment
- undispassionateness
- Associated Concepts: actual bias
- bias of mind
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What does Bias mean in American Law?
The definition of Bias in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:
A predisposition against or in favor of one or another side in a lawsuit which, under certain circumstances, is grounds for disqualification of a judge or exclusion of a juror. It is frequently said that bias in this context refers to an attitude toward a party rather than to the subject matter of the litigation, but that is certainly false. A judge who announced that he would never countenance a plaintiffs verdict in an antitrust case, or a juror who openly maintained that he thought crimes against property were always justified, would be removable, as they would if they declared a firm preformed opinion on the particular case.
Most disqualification for bias does not depend upon any finding of an actual state of mind, but is legally presumed from particular relationships, especially consanguinity (at common law, within the ninth degree) or other family relationships, personal financial stake in a case”s outcome, previous legal representation of a party (or even prior non-legal employment), etc. See , e.g., Canon 30 (Disqualification) of the Canons of Judicial Conduct.
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Bias in Law Enforcement
Main Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of bias.
Meaning of Bias in Spanish
Description/ translation of bias into Spanish: parcialidad; predisposición, idea preconcebida, prejuicio; actual bias: predisposición expresa; implied bias: predisposición implícita; biased judge: parcialidad del juez, juez parcial, juez prevenido[1]
Note: for more information on related terms and on the area of law where bias belongs (criminal procedure law), in Spanish, see here.
Notes and References
- Translation of Bias published by Antonio Peñaranda
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See Also
- Law Enforcement Officer
- Police Officer
- Law Enforcement Agency
Further Reading
- bias in A Dictionary of Law Enforcement (Oxford University Press)
- bias in the Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement
- A Treatise on the Police of the Metropolis
English Legal System: Bias
In the context of the English law, A Dictionary of Law provides the following legal concept of Bias :
See natural justice.
Definition of Bias
In relation to social issues, a meaning of bias is provided here: an unfair act or policy resulting from prejudice.
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