preferment
[ pri-fur-muhnt ]
/ prɪˈfɜr mənt /
noun
the act of preferring.
the state of being preferred.
advancement or promotion, especially in the church.
a position or office affording social or pecuniary advancement.
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preferment
/ (prɪˈfɜːmənt) /
noun
the act of promoting or advancing to a higher position, office, etc
the state of being preferred for promotion or social advancement
the act of preferring
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