Definition of Preference

Pref´er`ence
n.1.The act of Preferring, or the state of being preferred; the setting of one thing before another; precedence; higher estimation; predilection; choice; also, the power or opportunity of choosing; as, to give him his preference.
2.That which is preferred; the object of choice or superior favor; as, which is your preference?


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