Preferential Treatment
/ˌprɛf.ərˈɛn.ʃəl ˈtriːtmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of giving a party or group favorable treatment or advantages over others, often scrutinized under anti-discrimination or competition laws.
The court found that the company's preferential treatment of certain suppliers violated fair competition rules.
- (n.) A legal or contractual provision granting priority or advantage to a creditor or claimant over others.
The mortgage lender has preferential treatment in the distribution of the bankrupt estate's assets.
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Commentary
Preferential treatment often involves evaluating whether differential treatment is lawful or discriminatory, important in both civil rights and bankruptcy contexts.
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