preferment
[pri-fur-muh nt]
- 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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Origin of preferment
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development, advance, upgrade, recovery, rise, advancement, increase, growth, enhancement, progress, revision, renovation, change, gain, priority, advantage, improvement, amendment, cultivation, elevationExamples from the Web for preferment
Historical Examples
But he had resolved to refuse any appointment, any preferment.
The Three Cities Trilogy, CompleteEmile Zola
So the most attractive women will compete for your preferment.
City of Endless NightMilo Hastings
It is the only standard of advancement, and there is no other instrument of preferment.
The Brighton Boys in the Radio ServiceJames R. Driscoll
Which is an Art restored, and of my preferment to your Seruice.
If so, all holders of preferment in the University should make as quiet an exit as they can.
Apologia Pro Vita SuaJohn Henry Cardinal Newman
preferment
- 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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