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Roger,在一家顶尖欧洲律师事务所的北京办公室担任全职法律翻译,专注翻译各类与北欧业务有关的法律文件。