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in preference to
US /ɪn ˈpref.ər.əns tuː/
UK /ɪn ˈpref.ər.əns tuː/
1.
rather than; instead of
:
•
She chose to study art
in preference to
science.
•
We decided to walk
in preference to
taking a taxi.
:
instead of
rather than
in lieu of
as opposed to
:
prefer
preference
preferably
preferable
preferred stock