Preference - Definition

n 1: a strong liking; "my own preference is for good
literature"; "the Irish have a penchant for blarney" [syn:
preference, penchant, predilection, taste]
2: a predisposition in favor of something; "a predilection for
expensive cars"; "his sexual preferences"; "showed a Marxist
orientation" [syn: predilection, preference,
orientation]
3: the right or chance to choose; "given my druthers, I'd eat
cake" [syn: preference, druthers]
4: grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially
to a country or countries in matters of international trade,
such as levying duties)