특정 개인이나 집단에게 다른 이들보다 유리한 대우나 혜택을 제공하는 것.
Giving or involving an advantage or special treatment to a particular person or group.
예문:
"The airline offers preferential boarding to its frequent flyers."
"Local residents were given preferential access to the new community center."
채무 불이행 시 다른 채권자들보다 먼저 변제받을 수 있는 법적 권리와 관련된 것.
Relating to the legal right of a creditor to be paid before others in the event of insolvency.
예문:
"In the event of bankruptcy, preferential creditors are the first to be reimbursed."
"The bank holds a preferential claim on the company's remaining assets."
투표자가 후보자들을 선호하는 순서대로 기입하는 투표 방식과 관련된 것.
Relating to a voting system where candidates are ranked in order of preference.
예문:
"The country adopted a preferential voting system to ensure a more representative outcome."
"Voters must mark their ballots using a preferential ranking method."