Preferment
noun
1.
the act of preferring.
2.
the state of being preferred.
3.
advancement or promotion, especially in the church.
4.
a position or office affording social or pecuniary advancement.
noun
1.
the act of promoting or advancing to a higher position, office, etc
2.
the state of being preferred for promotion or social advancement
3.
the act of preferring
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