Preoccupation; having possession beforehand. / A preconceived opinion, or previous impression; bias, prejudice.

plural of prepossession

Chiefly followed by by or with: to preoccupy (someone) in an emotional or mental way, so as to preclude other things.

Tending to invite favor; attracting confidence, favor, esteem, or love; attractive / (archaic) Causing prejudice.

simple past tense and past participle of prepossess

Showing bias or partiality

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of prepossess