Talk:predilection

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)