partisanship
n. C1 Advanced US //ˈpɑɹtəzənˌʃɪp// UK //pˈɑːtɪsənʃˌɪp// par·ti·san·ship
n. strong support for a specific political party or group. It often makes people care more about their own side than about what is fair for everyone.
n. strong support for a particular political party, faction, or cause. Often implies a lack of impartiality or an unwillingness to consider alternative viewpoints.
The debate was ruined by the extreme partisanship of the candidates.
The committee's decision was criticized for being driven by partisanship rather than objective evidence.
While some argue that partisanship is a necessary feature of democratic competition, others fear it is eroding the public's trust in the very institutions it is meant to serve.