parti pris
noun/phrase | /parti pris/
a preconceived view, bias, or deliberate stance taken on a matter
Literal meaning:
"taken position/bias"
parti pris
noun/phrase | /parti pris/
Foreign Words & PhrasesFrenchHARDa preconceived view, bias, or deliberate stance taken on a matter
Literal meaning:
"taken position/bias"
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Examples
"The review betrayed a clear parti pris against the new policy."
"We must set aside any parti pris to evaluate fairly."
Mnemonic Trick
Parti = taken, pris = taken → a decided bias or standpoint
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