prepossession

pre·pos·ses·sion  (prp-zshn)

n.

1. A preconception or prejudice.

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

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prepossession [ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən]

n

1. the state or condition of being prepossessed

2. a prejudice or bias, esp a favourable one

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	prepossession - the condition of being prepossessed; "the king's prepossession in my favor is very valuable" condition, status - a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"
	2.	prepossession - an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence; "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions" parti pris, preconceived idea, preconceived notion, preconceived opinion, preconception 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?"