preferment

• Sustantivo que denota la acción de ascender o promover a alguien a un cargo, puesto o rango más alto, o el estado de haber sido promovido; también puede referirse a la preferencia o prioridad otorgada a alguien o algo.

A noun referring to the act of promoting or advancing someone to a higher position, office, or rank, or the state of being so promoted.

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1. Promotion or advancementC1formalbritish

   The act of being promoted or advanced to a higher position, rank, or status, often in a professional or ecclesiastical context.

   Ascenso o promoción

   • His preferment to the position of director was well-deserved.
   • The bishop's preferment was celebrated by the entire diocese.
   • She sought preferment through hard work and dedication.

   Sinónimosadvancementaggrandizementelevationexaltationpromotionrise

   Antónimosdegradationdemotionrelegation

2. Favorable treatmentC1formal

   The act of giving preference or priority to someone or something over others.

   trato preferente

   • The preferment of certain candidates over others caused controversy.
   • His preferment in the selection process was based on merit.
   • The committee's preferment of the proposal was unanimous.

   Sinónimosbiasfavoritismpartialityprecedencepreferencepriority

   Antónimosdiscriminationdisfavorignoranceneglect