n. | 1. | The act of choosing, or the state of being chosen; preference. |
2. | The act of preferring, or advancing in dignity or office; the state of being advanced; promotion. | |
3. | A position or office of honor or profit; |
Noun | 1. | preferment - the act of preferring; "the preferment went to the younger candidate" |
2. | preferment - the act of making accusations; "preferment of charges" |