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Prepossession

Prepossession Meaning & Definition
Prepossession Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Prepossession?

[n] an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence; "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions"
[n] the condition of being prepossessed; "the king's prepossession in my favor is very valuable"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Prepossession: parti pris | preconceived idea | preconceived notion | preconceived opinion | preconception

Related Terms | Find terms related to Prepossession:

See Also | condition | opinion | persuasion | sentiment | status | thought | view

Prepossession In Webster's Dictionary

\Pre`pos*ses"sion\, n. 1. Preoccupation; prior possession. --Hammond. 2. Preoccupation of the mind by an opinion, or impression, already formed; preconceived opinion; previous impression; bias; -- generally, but not always, used in a favorable sense; as, the prepossessions of childhood. ``The prejudices and prepossessions of the country.'' --Sir W. Scott. Syn: Bent; bias; inclination; preoccupancy; prejudgment. See {Bent}.

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