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Preferment Definition & Meaning

preferment
noun
  1. the act of preferring; "the preferment went to the younger candidate"
  2. the act of making accusations; "preferment of charges"

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Frequently asked questions

What does preferment mean?
the act of preferring; "the preferment went to the younger candidate" the act of making accusations; "preferment of charges"
What part of speech is preferment?
Preferment is a noun.
How many definitions does preferment have?
Preferment has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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