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| pref·er·ence [ préffərənss ] (plural pref·er·enc·es) |
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1. selection of somebody or something: the view that one person, object, or course of action is more desirable than another, or a choice based on such a view
 The judges showed a marked preference for representational art.
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2. right to express choice: the right or opportunity to choose a person, object, or course of action that is considered more desirable than another
We exercised our preference.
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3. somebody or something preferred: a person, object, or course of action that is more desirable than another, or the state of being that desirable choice
State your preferences clearly.
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4. law priority of one creditor over others: priority given to a creditor, e.g. when a debtor goes bankrupt, or the right of one creditor to receive payment before others
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5. commerce favoritism in international trade: priority given to a particular country or group of countries in international trade
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