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exceptional preference

[ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl ˈprɛfərəns]
nounpl: exceptional preferences
preferência excepcional
1. A special or unusual favor, advantage, or priority given to someone or something that differs from normal or standard treatment
The government granted exceptional preference to war veterans in hiring decisions.
O governo concedeu preferência excepcional aos veteranos de guerra nas decisões de contratação.
2. In commerce or law, a priority or advantage given in extraordinary circumstances that deviates from regular rules
The company made an exceptional preference for local suppliers during the supply chain crisis.
A empresa fez uma preferência excepcional pelos fornecedores locais durante a crise da cadeia de suprimentos.
Synonyms
special favorextraordinary advantageexceptional treatmentprivileged considerationpreferential treatment
Antonyms
standard treatmentequal treatmentdiscrimination againstdisadvantage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
preferência excepcional
Common usage in business and legal contexts
São Paulo
preferência extraordinária
Alternative term, sometimes used in commercial agreements
Portugal
preferência excepcional
Standard usage in formal and legal documentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

to receive preferential treatment
to grant someone special consideration
to make an exception for someone
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