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par⋅ti pris

[par-tee pree]
French.
a position or attitude resolved upon or taken in advance.
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par·ti pris   (pär'tē prē')   
n.   pl. par·tis pris (pär'tē)
An inclination for or against something or someone that affects judgment; prejudice or bias.

[French : parti, decision, side + pris, taken.]
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