favoritism
noun
fa·vor·it·ism
ˈfā-v(ə-)rə-ˌti-zəm 
ˈfā-vər-
1
: the showing of special favor : partiality
2
: the state or fact of being a favorite
Examples of favoritism in a Sentence
He accused the teacher of showing favoritism in assigning grades.
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The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits favoritism by guaranteeing equal protection of the laws.
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Letters To The Editor, Orange County Register, 16 Apr. 2024
Bickering and political favoritism also complicated the work of bipartisan commissions in Montana, New Jersey, and New York.
—TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
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Letters To The Editor, Orange County Register, 16 Apr. 2024
Bickering and political favoritism also complicated the work of bipartisan commissions in Montana, New Jersey, and New York.
—TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for favoritism
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“Favoritism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/favoritism. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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favoritism
noun
fa·vor·it·ism
ˈfāv-(ə-)rət-ˌiz-əm
: unfairly favorable treatment of some while neglecting others
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