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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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