favouritism
nounEtymology From favourit(e) + -ism.
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UK The unfair favouring of one person or group at the expense of another.
- Heidi Alexander has experience of London. As Transport Secretary, she will also be under pressure not to show favouritism to the capital.2024 December 27, Tom Edwards, “Network News: Can success in the capital transfer to the wider stage?”, in RAIL, number 1025, page 19: