preferment

/prɪˈfɜrmənt/
noun
  1. The act of promoting someone to a higher position or giving them a better job, often through favor or influence.
    • In the old system, preferment often depended on who you knew rather than your skills.
    • She worked hard for years but never received the preferment she deserved.
    • His preferment to the role of department head surprised many of his coworkers.
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