Python "map or" on elements in list

Question

What's the most elegant way of doing something like this:

>>> tests = [false, false, false]
>>> map_or(test)
false

>>> tests = [true, false, false]
>>> map_or(test)
true

The map_or function should return true if one or more of list elements are true.

Answer 1

Use any(). It is a built-in function that just does what you want.

Answer 2

any(tests)

Built in function :)