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Definition of prepreference

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: having priority over preference shares or bonds either as to payment of interest or dividends or as to security for repayment of principal

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History and Etymology for prepreference

pre- + preference

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“Prepreference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prepreference. Accessed 22 Jan. 2022.

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