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Definition of Parti pris
1. Noun. An opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence. "He did not even try to confirm his preconceptions"
Generic synonyms: Opinion, Persuasion, Sentiment, Thought, View
Derivative terms: Preconceive, Prepossess
Definition of Parti pris
1. Noun. A bias or preconceived opinion. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Parti Pris
Literary usage of Parti pris
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A History of the New Testament Times: The Time of the Apostles by Adolf Hausrath (1895)
"For Dr. Haus- rath's parti pris is, after all, the parti pris of history and
science wherever they appear. He is trying to make his subject intelligible and ..."
2. A History of the New Testament Times: The Time of the Apostles by Adolf Hausrath (1895)
"For Dr. Haus- rath's parti pris is ... after all, the parti pris of history and
science wherever they appear. He is trying to make his subject intelligible ..."
3. The Hague Peace Conferences of 1899 and 1907: A Series of Lectures Delivered by James Brown Scott (1909)
"... sans parti pris resulted in the rejection of every proposed subject of
arbitration, be it large or trivial. The rejoicing which followed Baron Marschall ..."
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