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preferential
adjective
Manifesting partiality
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ˈpɹɛf.ɜː(ɹ)ˌɛn.ʃəl
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adjective
Manifesting partiality
“A discriminatory tax”
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A discriminatory tax
Preferential tariff rates
Preferential treatment
A preferential shop gives priority or advantage to union members in hiring or promoting
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