preferment

The act of advancing to a higher position or office; promotion.

A position, appointment, or rank giving advancement, as of profit or prestige.

The act of preferring or the state of being preferred.

The act of preferring or esteeming more highly, or the state of being preferred; choice; preference; advancement; promotion.

A superior place or office, especially in the church.

The act of choosing, or the state of being chosen; preference.

The act of preferring, or advancing in dignity or office; the state of being advanced; promotion.

A position or office of honor or profit.

the act of preferring

the act of making accusations