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Webster 1913 Edition

Preferment

Pre-fer′ment

,
Noun.
1.
The act of choosing, or the state of being chosen; preference.
[R.]
Natural
preferment
of the one . . . before the other.
Sir T. Browne.
2.
The act of preferring, or advancing in dignity or office; the state of being advanced; promotion.
Neither royal blandishments nor promises of valuable
preferment
had been spared.
Macaulay.
3.
A position or office of honor or profit;
as, the
preferments
of the church
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Preferment

PREFER'MENT

,
Noun.
Advancement to a higher office, dignity or station. Change of manners and even of character often follows preferment. A profligate life should be considered a disqualification for preferment, no less than want of ability.
1.
Superior place or office. All preferments should be given to competent men.
2.
Preference. [Not used.

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