Pre′di‐lec″tion (?), n. [Pref. pre- + L. dilectus, p. p. diligere to prefer: cf. F. prédilection. See Diligent.] A previous liking; a prepossession of mind in favor of something; predisposition to choose or like; partiality. Burke.
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Webster's Dictionary 1913
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, C. & G. Merriam Co., 1913.