preferment

pre·fer·ment  (pr-fûrmnt)

n.

1. The act of advancing to a higher position or office; promotion.

2. A position, appointment, or rank giving advancement, as of profit or prestige.

3. The act of preferring or the state of being preferred.

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preferment

Noun

promotion to a higher position

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	preferment - the act of preferring; "the preferment went to the younger candidate" promotion - act of raising in rank or position
	2.	preferment - the act of making accusations; "preferment of charges" accusal, accusation - a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt