1. preference - Noun
2. preference - Verb
The act of Preferring, or the state of being preferred; the setting of one thing before another; precedence; higher estimation; predilection; choice; also, the power or opportunity of choosing; as, to give him his preference.
That which is preferred; the object of choice or superior favor; as, which is your preference?
Source: Webster's dictionaryI choose the likely man in preference to the rich man; I want a man without money rather than money without a man. Themistocles
When you're special to a cat, you're special indeed, she brings to you the gift of her preference of you, the sight of you, the sound of your voice, the touch of your hand. Lester B. Pearson
In science, read, by preference the newest works; in literature, the oldest. The classic literature is always modern. Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Some decent, regulated preeminence, some preference given to birth, is neither unnatural nor unjust nor impolite. Edmund Burke
Give me the ass that carries me in preference to the horse that throws me. Spanish Proverb
The prickly branches of the palm tree do not show preference even to friends. Ghana Proverb