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   pref·er·en·tial

   /ˌprefəˈren(t)SH(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. of or involving preference or partiality; constituting a favor or privilege: "preferential interest rates may be offered to employees"
   • ▪ (of a union shop) giving employment preference to union members: "a preferential shop"
   • ▪ (of voting or an election) in which the voter puts candidates in order of preference.
   • ▪ (of a creditor) having a claim on the receipt of payment from a debtor which will be met before those of other creditors.

   Word Origin mid 18th century: from medieval Latin praeferentia preference + -al.

   Scrabble Points: 17

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   • R

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   • R

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   • T

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