noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   judgment without due examination of facts and evidence countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A preliminary inquiry and determination about something which belongs to a matter in dispute. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   A previous treatment and decision of a point; a precedent. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

preconceptionpreconsiderationpredeterminationpredilectionpredispositionprejudice

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