preferential Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite manifesting partiality
discriminatory.
- a discriminatory tax
- preferential tariff rates
- preferential treatment
- a preferential shop gives priority or advantage to union members in hiring or promoting
WordNet
Pref`er*en"tial adjective
Definitions
Giving, indicating, or having a preference or precedence; as, a preferential claim;preferential shares.