2. (Theol.) One who holds that the atonement was made only for a part
of mankind, that is, for the elect.
Par`ti*al"i*ty (?; 277), n. [Cf. F. partialitÈ.] 1. The quality or
state of being partial; inclination to favor one party, or one side of
a question, more than the other; undue bias of mind.
2. A predilection or inclination to one thing rather than to others;
special taste or liking; as, a partiality for poetry or painting.
Roget.