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preferential
adjective pref·er·en·tial \ˌpre-fə-ˈren(t)-shəl\
: giving an advantage to a particular person or group
Full Definition of PREFERENTIAL
1
: showing preference
2
: employing or creating a preference in trade relations
3
: designed to permit expression of preference among candidates <a preferential primary>
4
: giving preference especially in hiring to union members <a preferential shop>
— pref·er·en·tial·ly \-ˈren(t)-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of PREFERENTIAL
1849
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