prepossession

A preconception or prejudice.

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

The act of taking possession beforehand; preoccupation; prior possession.

The state of being prepossessed; predisposition; prejudice, usually of a favorable nature; hence, liking; favorable opinion.

Synonyms Bias, bent.

Preoccupation; prior possession.

Preoccupation of the mind by an opinion, or impression, already formed; preconceived opinion; previous impression; bias; — generally, but not always, used in a favorable sense.

Preoccupation; having possession beforehand.

A preconceived opinion, or previous impression; bias, prejudice.

the condition of being prepossessed