Meaning of the word "preferential treatment" in English

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preferential treatment

US /ˌpref.əˈren.ʃəl ˈtriːt.mənt/
UK /ˌpref.ərˈen.ʃəl ˈtriːt.mənt/
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Noun

the act of giving an advantage to a particular person or group

Example:
Some people believe that celebrities receive preferential treatment from the police.
The company was accused of giving preferential treatment to its own subsidiaries.