in favor of

Out of a preference for, as in The commissioner turned down the new road in favor of improved sewers . [Late 1800s]

In support of, approving, as in We are in favor of her promotion , or All the reviews were in his favor . [Mid-1500s]

To the advantage of, as in The court decided in favor of the defendant . [Mid-1500s]

Inscribed or made out to the benefit of, as in The check was made out in favor of the charity . [Mid-1500s]