parti pris

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par·ti pris (pär

)

n. pl. par·tis pris (pär

)

An inclination for or against something or someone that affects judgment; prejudice or bias.

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

parti pris French [parti pri]

a preconceived opinion

[literally: side taken]

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Noun

parti pris - an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence; "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions"

preconceived idea, preconceived notion, preconceived opinion, preconception, prepossession

opinion, persuasion, sentiment, thought, view - a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty; "my opinion differs from yours"; "I am not of your persuasion"; "what are your thoughts on Haiti?"

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