Noun: prepossession ,pree-pu'ze-shun
- An opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
"he did not even try to confirm his prepossessions";
- preconception, parti pris, preconceived opinion, preconceived idea, preconceived notion
- The condition of being prepossessed
"the king's prepossession in my favour is very valuable"
Derived forms: prepossessions
Type of: condition, opinion, persuasion, sentiment, status, thought, view