Predilection
Pronunciation : Pre`di*lec"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Pref. pre- + L. dilectus, p. p. diligere to prefer: cf. F. pr?dilection. See Diligent.]
Definition : Defn: A previous liking; a prepossession of mind in favor of something; predisposition to choose or like; partiality. Burke.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913