Meanings
prepositional phrase
alternative without fear or favor
- In an equal and fair manner.
The judge made his decision without fear or favour.
Synonyms: impartially, dispassionately, in the cold light of day
Synonyms & antonyms
prepositional phraseIn an equal and fair manner.
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APA
without fear or favour. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/without%20fear%20or%20favour
MLA
“without fear or favour.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/without%20fear%20or%20favour. Accessed November 5, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “without fear or favour,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/without%20fear%20or%20favour.
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