favouritism
Britishnoun
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the practice of giving special treatment to a person or group
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the state of being treated as a favourite
Example Sentences
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Officials have to deal with baseless allegations of corruption and favouritism as it is, so giving any kind of credence to a lack of professionalism by a referee is a problem.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
"Financial support from parents often carries a powerful emotional meaning and some siblings tend to interpret differences in support as signs of favouritism, unequal love or a lack of recognition."
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
Financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood and, in some cases, even spark legal disputes after a parent dies.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
While figures from May suggest China's coal generation may have dropped again, "the problem of excess coal capacity and entrenched favouritism of coal in the grid remain", he told AFP.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
Of course, officially, guardians weren’t supposed to show favouritism, but there were little displays of affection all the time within certain parameters; and most of what Ruth suggested fell easily within them.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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