preferment /pɹɪˈfəːmənt/noun 5/ˌpɹiːfəɹˈmɛnt/ noun 1forms 1 noun5 •A position (especially in the Church of England) that provides profit or prestige. •(historical) Prior claim (on payment, or on purchasing something); the first rights to obtain a particular payment or product. •Advancement to a higher position or office; promotion. •The fact of being pushed or advanced to a more favourable situation; furtherance, promotion (of a candidate, action, undertaking etc.).But consider—you need not be afraid of delegating power to me. I am no young lady on her preferment. Married women, you know, may be safely authorised. — 1815 •(no longer used) The fact of preferring something; preference. preferment /ˌpɹiːfəɹˈmɛnt/ noun1 •A mixture of flour, water and yeast that is allowed to ferment prior to another baking process. formspreferments
