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predilection definition

predi·lec·tion (pred′ə lek′s̸hən, prē′də-)

noun

a preconceived liking; partiality or preference (for)

Etymology: Fr prédilection < ML predilectus, pp. of prediligere, to prefer < L prae-, before (see pre-) + diligere, to prefer (see )

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