Talk:predilection
Latest comment: 18 years ago by Gmcfoley
A predisposition to choose or like; an established preference.
Wilson doesn't see any inconsistency between his socialism and his predilection for the high life. --Marina Cantacuzino, "On deadly ground," [1]The Guardian, March 13, 2001
... youth's predilection for revolt. --Terry McCarthy, "Lost Generation," [2]Time Asia, October 23, 2000
But for him the first rule of judging was to set aside personal predilection and vote the law and the facts. --Edwin M. Yoder Jr., "Lewis Powell a Fine Sense of Balance," [3]Washington Post, June 29, 1987 _________________________________________________________
Predilection is literally "a liking before," from Latin prae-, "before" + diligere, "to choose; hence to prefer, to like very well."
rm from article Gerard Foley 05:54, 25 January 2006 (UTC)