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prepossession

DEFINITIONS OF: prepossession

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n an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence

Synonyms:
parti pris, preconceived idea, preconceived notion, preconceived opinion, preconception
Type of:
opinion, persuasion, sentiment, thought, view
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

n the condition of being prepossessed

“the king's prepossession in my favor is very valuable”
Type of:
condition, status
a state at a particular time
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