■ noun
1》 a greater liking for one alternative over another or others.
↘a thing preferred.
↘favour shown to one person over another or others.
2》 Law a prior right, especially in connection with the payment of debts.
■ noun
1》 a greater liking for one alternative over another or others.
↘a thing preferred.
↘favour shown to one person over another or others.
2》 Law a prior right, especially in connection with the payment of debts.
Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004