Preferment

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1. Noun

The act of choosing, or the state of being chosen; preference.

2. Noun

The act of preferring, or advancing in dignity or office; the state of being advanced; promotion.

3. Noun

A position or office of honor or profit; as, the preferments of the church.

4. Noun

the act of making accusations; "preferment of charges"
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