preferment

[pri-fur-muhnt] Origin

pre·fer·ment

[pri-fur-muhnt]
noun
1.
the act of preferring.
2.
the state of being preferred.
3.
advancement or promotion, especially in the church.
4.
a position or office affording social or pecuniary advancement.

Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English; see prefer, -ment
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preferment (prɪˈfɜːmənt)
 
n
1.  the act of promoting or advancing to a higher position, office, etc
2.  the state of being preferred for promotion or social advancement
3.  the act of preferring

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preferment
mid-15c., from prefer + -ment.
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