preferential
[ pref-uh-ren-shuhl ]
/ ˌprɛf əˈrɛn ʃəl /
adjective
of, relating to, or of the nature of preference: preferential policies.
showing or giving preference: a preferential hiring system.
receiving or enjoying preference, as a country in trade relations; favored.
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The debate over preferential treatment for vaccinated people is one that’s loaded with many, many factors ranging from the behavioral to the ethical.
During recovery, it is also important to foster equity to avoid a privileged set of community members receiving preferential services.
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British Dictionary definitions for preferential
preferential
/ (ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl) /
adjective
showing or resulting from preference
giving, receiving, or originating from preference in international trade
Derived forms of preferential
preferentiality (ˌprɛfəˌrɛnʃɪˈælɪtɪ), nounpreferentially, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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