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

Word History and Origins

Origin of parti pris¹

C19: literally: side taken

Example Sentences

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

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

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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?

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

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

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