preferment

• Substantivo que designa o ato de promover ou elevar alguém a um cargo, posto ou posição mais alta, ou o estado dessa promoção; também pode indicar preferência ou favorecimento concedido a alguém.

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.

   Promoção

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadvancementaggrandizementelevationexaltationpromotionrise

   Antônimosdegradationdemotionrelegation

2. Favorable treatmentC1formal

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

   Preferência

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbiasfavoritismpartialityprecedencepreferencepriority

   Antônimosdiscriminationdisfavorignoranceneglect