Prepossession
[pree-puh-zesh-uh n] /ˌpri pəˈzɛʃ ən/
noun
1.
the state of being prepossessed.
2.
a prejudice, especially one in favor of a person or thing.
prepossession
/ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/
noun
1.
the state or condition of being prepossessed
2.
a prejudice or bias, esp a favourable one
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