preferment

Etymology 1
From, , ; equivalent to.

Noun

 * 1)  Prior claim (on payment, or on purchasing something); the first rights to obtain a particular payment or product.
 * 2)  The fact of being pushed or advanced to a more favourable situation; furtherance, promotion (of a candidate, action, undertaking etc.).
 * 3) Advancement to a higher position or office; promotion.
 * 4) A position (especially in the Church of England) that provides profit or prestige.
 * 5)  The fact of preferring something; preference.
 * 1) A position (especially in the Church of England) that provides profit or prestige.
 * 2)  The fact of preferring something; preference.
 * 1)  The fact of preferring something; preference.

Noun

 * 1) A mixture of flour, water and yeast that is allowed to ferment prior to another baking process

Related terms

 * prefermentation