At the bar, the ablest men usually threw themselves into the career of politics, and of course by strong partisanship more or less prejudiced their claims to office.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
With the lapse of time accordingly, when partisanship feelings have been merged in calm and conscientious judgment, history has always finally pronounced a fair and equitable verdict.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
They met every Sunday evening to discuss social questions, and politics were excluded, except questions affecting the Church, and on these a decided partisanship was encouraged.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae