prepossession
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A learning of the mind; propensity or prepossession toward an object or view, not leaving the mind indifferent; bent inclination.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster
Only the force of the prepossession of mathematical atomism in analytic logic can account for its failure to do so.
From Creative Intelligence Essays in the Pragmatic Attitude by Boyd H. Bode
Among the methods of conciliation and prepossession, humour and drollery are particularly mentioned.
From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by John Dunlop
I may be foolish to do so--the prepossession may be false--the motives for such belief may be slight; but yet that belief is strong.
From The Gipsy (Vols I & II) A Tale by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Men," he says, "are carried by a natural instinct or prepossession to repose faith in their senses.
From Heresy: Its Utility And Morality A Plea And A Justification by Charles Bradlaugh
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"Common Sense," Vocabulary from the pamphlet
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