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favouritism

World English Dictionary
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
 
n

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Favouritism is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
WordNet
favouritism

noun
1. an inclination to favor some person or group [syn: favoritism
2. unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice [syn: discrimination
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