Noun
unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
an inclination to favor some person or group
Source: WordNetFavouritism is the secret of efficiency. John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher
Favouritism was the secret of our efficiency in the old days and got us young Admirals..... Going by seniority saves so much trouble. 'Buggins's turn' has been our ruin and will be disastrous hereafter! John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher
Background Henry III was an unpopular monarch due to his autocratic style, displays of favouritism and his refusal to negotiate with his barons. Source: Internet
But the denials of favouritism and reassurances that safety measures were followed failed to placate critics, with Twitter users slamming the “hypocrisy” of the authorisation while France had imposed measures to control the spread of the virus. Source: Internet
Adesina was accused of favouritism and others issues and had been cleared by the Ethics Committee of the Board of Director and Chairman of the Board of the Governors of the bank. Source: Internet
Assigned to Britain in 380, he defeated an incursion of the Picts and Scots in 381. The western emperor Gratian had become unpopular because of perceived favouritism toward Alans over Roman citizens. Source: Internet