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preferment

noun
/pɹɪˈfəːmənt/UK

Etymology

From Middle English preferment, preferrement, prefferment; equivalent to prefer + -ment.

  1. inherited from preferment

Definitions

  1. Prior claim (on payment, or on purchasing something)

    Prior claim (on payment, or on purchasing something); the first rights to obtain a particular payment or product.

  2. The fact of being pushed or advanced to a more favourable situation

    The fact of being pushed or advanced to a more favourable situation; furtherance, promotion (of a candidate, action, undertaking etc.).

    • But consider—you need not be afraid of delegating power to me. I am no young lady on her preferment. Married women, you know, may be safely authorised.
    • A mind warranted from prejudice, hath a marvellous preferment [translating avancement] to tranquility.

  3. Advancement to a higher position or office

    Advancement to a higher position or office; promotion.

  4. ›+ 3 more definitions

    1. A position (especially in the Church of England) that provides profit or prestige.

    2. The fact of preferring something

      The fact of preferring something; preference.

    3. A mixture of flour, water and yeast that is allowed to ferment prior to another baking…

      A mixture of flour, water and yeast that is allowed to ferment prior to another baking process

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA