noun Prior claim (on payment, or on purchasing something); the first rights to obtain a particular payment or product. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
noun The fact of being pushed or advanced to a more favourable situation; furtherance, promotion (of a candidate, action, undertaking etc.).
noun Advancement to a higher position or office; promotion.
noun A position (especially in the Church of England) that provides profit or prestige.
noun The fact of preferring something; preference.
noun A mixture of flour, water and yeast that is allowed to ferment prior to another baking process.