Definition of Prefirence
Pref"er*ence (?), n. [Cf. F.
préférence.] 1. The act of
Preferring, or the state of being preferred; the setting of one thing
before another; precedence; higher estimation; predilection; choice;
also, the power or opportunity of choosing; as, to give him his
preference.
Leave the critics on either side to contend about the
preference due to this or that sort of poetry.
Dryden.
Knowledge of things alone gives a value to our
reasonings, and preference of one man's knowledge over
another's. Locke.
2. That which is preferred; the object of
choice or superior favor; as, which is your
preference?
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
PREFERENCE, n. A sentiment, or frame of mind, induced by the
erroneous belief that one thing is better than another.
An ancient philosopher, expounding his conviction that life is no
better than death, was asked by a disciple why, then, he did not die.
"Because," he replied, "death is no better than life."
It is longer.
- 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
- the selection of one thing or person over others
- the chance to so select, and the one selected
- the state of being preferred over others
- a strong liking
- preferential bias; partiality
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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