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preference 1. Law a. the settling of the claims of one or more creditors before or to the exclusion of those of the others b. a prior right to payment, as of a dividend or share in the assets of a company in the event of liquidation 2. Commerce the granting of favour or precedence to particular foreign countries, as by levying differential tariffs How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The proposal would prohibit state and local governments from discriminating against or granting preferential treatment to any individual or group based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in the areas of public employment, contracting, and education. The fund mandates certain preferential exclusive rights including guarantee of status as a sole pharmaceutical partner participating in the Fund, preferential rights for co-investment, and guarantee of position in the Advisory Board. The charges drew immediate criticism from some who said they also appeared to show preferential treatment to the star. |
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