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1. (adj.) preferential
of, pertaining to, or of the nature of preference.
2. preferential
showing or giving preference.
3. preferential
receiving preference, as a country in trade relations.
Etymology: (1840–50; < ML)
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1. (adj) discriminatory, preferential
manifesting partiality
"a discriminatory tax"; "preferential tariff rates"; "preferential treatment"; "a preferential shop gives priority or advantage to union members in hiring or promoting"
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1. (adj) preferential
giving, indicating, or having a preference or precedence; as, a preferential claim; preferential shares
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