parti pris

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Noun parti pris has 1 sense

preconception, prepossession, parti pris, preconceived opinion, preconceived idea, preconceived notion - an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence; "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions"
--₁ is a kind of opinion, sentiment, persuasion, view, thought

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Parti Pris

Noun

Definition: A decision or opinion formed in advance of any evidence or investigation.

Example Sentence:
- Our boss has a parti pris for hiring new graduates without considering their qualifications.

Noun

Definition: A strong bias or prejudice towards a particular party, group, or cause.

Example Sentence:
- The journalist's parti pris was evident in the way he reported on the political campaign.

Noun

Definition: A predetermined plan or strategy.

Example Sentence:
- The team's parti pris for the upcoming match was to focus on defense rather than offense.

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