favoritismglossary / FAVORITISM favoritism. Preference or selection, usu. invidious, based on factors other than merit. See NEPOTISM; PATRONAGE. Cf. DISCRIMINATION(3). 词条贡献者 法律翻译David,毕业于美国顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各类与电子证据开示与文件保全有关的法律文件。