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Synonyms
pred·i·lec·tion (prĕd́l-ĕḱshən, prēd́-)

[French prédilection, from Old French, from Medieval Latin praedīlēctus past participle of praedīligere, to prefer, Latin prae-, pre-, + Latin dīligere, to love; see diligent.]

noun 

A partiality or disposition in favor of something; a preference.

synonyms:

predilection, bias, leaning, partiality, penchant, prejudice, proclivity, propensity These nouns denote a predisposition to favor someone or something particular: a predilection for classical composers; a pro-American bias; conservative leanings; a partiality for liberal-minded friends; a penchant for exotic foods; a prejudice in favor of the underprivileged; a proclivity for self-assertiveness; a propensity for exaggeration.