a strong liking; my own preference is for good literature; the Irish have a penchant for blarney

[ Syn: penchant , predilection , taste ]

a predisposition in favor of something; a predilection for expensive cars; his sexual preferences; showed a Marxist orientation

[ Syn: predilection , orientation ]

the right or chance to choose; given my druthers, Id eat cake

[ Syn: druthers ]

grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)