self-preference

self-pref·er·ence

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Definitions of self-preference word

noun self-preference the act of preferring. 1
noun self-preference the state of being preferred. 1
noun self-preference that which is preferred; choice: His preference is vanilla, not chocolate. 1
noun self-preference a practical advantage given to one over others. 1
noun self-preference a prior right or claim, as to payment of dividends or to assets upon dissolution. 1
noun self-preference the favoring of one country or group of countries by granting special advantages over others in international trade. 1

before 1595

One of the 38% oldest English words

From the Medieval Latin word praeferentia, dating back to 1595-1605. See prefer, -ence

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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