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favoritism

fa·vor·it·ism [ fáyvəri tìzzəm, fáyvri tìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. unfairly favoring person or group: the practice of giving special treatment or unfair advantages to a person or group
accused of showing favoritism toward certain students

2. status as a preferred person: the state of being a favorite person or group

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