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prepossession

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pre⋅pos⋅ses⋅sion

  [pree-puh-zesh-uhn]
–noun
1. the state of being prepossessed.
2. a prejudice, esp. one in favor of a person or thing.
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Origin:
1640–50; pre- + possession

Related forms:
pre⋅pos⋅ses⋅sion⋅ar⋅y, adjective

Synonyms:
2. predilection, liking, bias, interest.
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pre·pos·ses·sion   (prē'pə-zěsh'ən)   
n.  

  1. A preconception or prejudice.

  2. The state of being preoccupied with thoughts, opinions, or feelings.

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