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favoritism

 [fey-ver-i-tiz-uhm, feyv-ri-]   Origin

fa·vor·it·ism

   [fey-ver-i-tiz-uhm, feyv-ri-]
noun
1.
the favoring of one person or group over others with equal claims; partiality: to show favoritism toward the youngest child.
2.
the state of being a favorite.
Origin:
1755–65; favorite + -ism
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favouritism or (US) favoritism (ˈfeɪvərɪˌtɪzəm, ˈfeɪvrɪ-, ˈfeɪvərɪˌtɪzəm, ˈfeɪvrɪ-)
 
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1.  the practice of giving special treatment to a person or group
2.  the state of being treated as a favourite
 
favoritism or (US) favoritism
 
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favoritism
1763, from favorite + -ism.
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