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Preferment

Preferment Meaning & Definition
Preferment Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Preferment?

[n] the act of preferring; "the preferment went to the younger candidate"
[n] the act of making accusations; "preferment of charges"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Preferment: recognition

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See Also | accusal | accusation | promotion

Preferment In Webster's Dictionary

\Pre*fer"ment\, n. 1. The act of choosing, or the state of being chosen; preference. [R.] Natural preferment of the one . . . before the other. --Sir T. Browne. 2. The act of preferring, or advancing in dignity or office; the state of being advanced; promotion. Neither royal blandishments nor promises of valuable preferment had been spared. --Macaulay. 3. A position or office of honor or profit; as, the preferments of the church.

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