objectivity

objectivity
/ob'jik tiv"i tee, -jek-/, n.
1. the state or quality of being objective: He tries to maintain objectivity in his judgment.
2. intentness on objects external to the mind.
3. external reality.
[1795-1805; OBJECTIVE + -ITY]

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