Pre-fêr'ment, n.

[It. preferimento.] 1. The act of preferring, or advancing in dignity or office; or the state of being advanced; promotion; exaltation; ascending gradation of rank; superior place. Neither royal blandishments nor promises of valuable preferment had been spared. Macaulay.

2. The act of preferring or electing, or the state of being elected; preference. [Rare.] Browne.
3. That which is placed before or at an advanced grade, position, and the like. [Rare.] Fuller.