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View synonyms for parti pris

parti pris

[ par-tee pree ]

noun

, French.
  1. a position or attitude resolved upon or taken in advance.


parti pris

/ parti pri /

noun

  1. a preconceived opinion
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of parti pris1

C19: literally: side taken
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Example Sentences

Aucun critique n'est aussi impersonnel que lui, aussi libre de parti pris et d'opinions préconçues, aussi objectif.

But it is certain that he did not write with their settled parti pris of making history a vehicle of controversy.

Would your friend think parti-pris the right expression to use of a man who nailed his colours to the mast during a sea-battle?

Talking to the workers themselves, before the sittings have yet begun, has a certain air of parti pris.

Sir E. Malet has been cassant, parti pris inconciliant, sowing fear in Cairo, instead of reassuring the people.

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