Definition of "handedness" []

• A preference for using one hand as opposed to the other. (noun)
• Chemistry & Physics The property that distinguishes an asymmetric from its mirror image but not from a rotated object. (noun)

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• "But, such heavy handedness is not exactly common when dealing with allies."
• "As to Israel, alleged even-handedness is questioned in two ways."
• "This easily could have been an excruciating polemic of real world issues, but any heavy-handedness is precluded by the author's expert storytelling and world building prowess."