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preferential
pref·er·en·tial [ prèffə rénsh'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. showing favoritism: giving advantage or priority to a person or group
preferential treatment
2. showing favoritism in international trade: giving advantage or priority to a country or group of countries in international trade

pref·er·en·tial·ism noun
pref·er·en·tial·ist adjective
pref·er·en·ti·al·i·ty [ prèffə renshee állətee ] noun
pref·er·en·tial·ly [ prèffə rénshəlee ] adverb
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