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n. [ Pref. pre- + L. dilectus, p. p. diligere to prefer: cf. F. prédilection. See Diligent. ] A previous liking; a prepossession of mind in favor of something; predisposition to choose or like; partiality. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Pref. pre- + L. dilectus, p. p. diligere to prefer: cf. F. prédilection. See Diligent. ] A previous liking; a prepossession of mind in favor of something; predisposition to choose or like; partiality. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]