n. 1. The act of choosing, or the state of being chosen; preference. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Natural preferment of the one . . . before the other. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The act of preferring, or advancing in dignity or office; the state of being advanced; promotion. [ 1913 Webster ]
Neither royal blandishments nor promises of valuable preferment had been spared. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. A position or office of honor or profit; as, the preferments of the church. [ 1913 Webster ]