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Definition of preferment - 3 dictionary results

pre⋅fer⋅ment

  [pri-fur-muhnt]
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–noun
1. the act of preferring.
2. the state of being preferred.
3. advancement or promotion, esp. in the church.
4. a position or office affording social or pecuniary advancement.
Origin:
1425–75; late ME; see prefer, -ment
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pre·fer·ment   (prĭ-fûr'mənt)   
n.  

  1. The act of advancing to a higher position or office; promotion.

  2. A position, appointment, or rank giving advancement, as of profit or prestige.

  3. The act of preferring or the state of being preferred.

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Main Entry: pre·fer·ment
Pronunciation: pri-'f&r-m&nt
Function: noun
1 : advancement or promotion in office or station
2 : the act of preferring (as charges) preferment of allegations>
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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