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preferment — pre·fer·ment /pri fər mənt/ n 1: advancement or promotion in office or station 2: the act of preferring (as charges) without preferment of allegations Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
preferment — noun Date: 15th century 1. a. advancement or promotion in dignity, office, or station b. a position or office of honor or profit 2. priority or seniority in right especially to receive payment or to purchase property on equal terms with others 3 … New Collegiate Dictionary
complaint — com·plaint n 1: the initial pleading that starts a lawsuit and that sets forth the allegations made by the plaintiff against the defendant and the plaintiff s demand for relief see also prayer, process, well pleaded complaint rule compare … Law dictionary
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