preconception

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An opinion or conception formed in advance of adequate knowledge or experience, especially a prejudice or bias.

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A conception or opinion formed in advance of experience or actual knowledge; also, the influence of previous belief or states of mind in modifying the conceptions formed under the partial influence of experience.

noun

The act of preconceiving; conception or opinion previously formed.

noun

An opinion formed before obtaining adequate evidence, especially as the result of bias or prejudice.

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A prejudice that prevents rational consideration of an issue.

noun

an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence

noun

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation