preferment (suomeksi)

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(lb, en, now, _, historical) Prior claim (on payment, or on purchasing something); the first rights to obtain a particular payment or product. (defdate, from 15th c.)
(lb, en, obsolete) The fact of being pushed or advanced to a more favourable situation; furtherance, promotion (of a candidate, action, undertaking etc.). (defdate, 15th-17th c.)
advancement, Advancement to a higher position or office; promotion. (defdate, from 15th c.)
A position (especially in the Church of England) that provides profit or prestige. (defdate, from 16th c.)
(lb, en, now, _, rare) The fact of preferring something; preference. (defdate, from 16th c.)