PoliticsSeptember 1, 2026

nonpartisanship

non-PAR-tuh-zun-ship

Definition

The quality of being unbiased by political party affiliation or partisan interests.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'partisanship,' which originates from the French 'partisan' and the Italian 'partigiano,' referring to a person committed to a specific party or cause.

In the news

The article contrasts Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's prior campaign promise to swear an 'oath of nonpartisanship' with her current actions, which the author argues show political bias in managing ballot initiatives.

Benson's Bureau Slow-Walked Citizen-Only Voting to Death

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