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n. - The property of favoring one side (especially the terminal part of the forelimb) more than the other.

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  • This open-handedness is one of the fine traits of his character.
  • As to Israel, alleged even-handedness is questioned in two ways.
  • But, such heavy handedness is not exactly common when dealing with allies.
  • This heavy handedness is also what makes it a high-school required-viewing staple, because there's no chance kids will miss the message.
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