PREDILECTION

predilection. Predilection, n. prepossession in favor of anything

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Pre′di‐lec″tion (?), n. [[Pref. pre- + L. dilectus, p. p. diligere to prefer: cf. F. prédilection. See Diligent.]] A previous liking; a prepossession of mind in favor of something; predisposition to choose or like; partiality. Burke.