Partiality (12)
'partiality' is the definition.
(I know that bias is a type of partiality)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for bias that I've seen before include "Unfairly influence" , "Bigotry" , "A leaning or prejudice" , "Prejudice, partiality" , "One-sided inclination" .)
'partiality' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for penchant that I've seen before include "Inclination; taste" , "Strong liking, inclination" , "'Predilection, a strong liking (8)'" , "Fondness (for) - bias (towards)" , "Partiality" .)
'partiality' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for predilection that I've seen before include "Penchant" , "Preference (for something)" , "Special liking or preference" , "Bias" , "Fondness" .)
'partiality' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for taste that I've seen before include "Sensation of flavour" , "Predilection" , "eat only the smallest amount" , "Artistic appreciation" , "A sense; briefly sample" .)