favoritism

[ fey-ver-i-tiz-uh m, feyv-ri- ]

/ ˈfeɪ vər ɪˌtɪz əm, ˈfeɪv rɪ- /

the favoring of one person or group over others with equal claims; partiality: to show favoritism toward the youngest child.

the state of being a favorite.

Origin of favoritism

First recorded in 1755–65; favorite + -ism

To have any chance at success, Washington must end its pro-Israel favoritism in return for an evenhanded approach.

Does Israel Meet The Quartet Conditions? |Yousef Munayyer |June 11, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Stephen T. Asma, the author of Against Fairness, on what favoritism is good for.

Why Favoritism Is Virtuous: The Case Against Fairness |Stephen T. Asma |December 7, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
At one point, Melissa said, she was on the receiving end of his favoritism.

John Friend Anusara Scandal: Inside the Wiccan ‘Sex’ Coven |Lizzie Crocker |April 16, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
So if your boss is poisoning the workplace with favoritism, you shouldn't chalk it up to business as usual.

An Employee Bill of Rights |Jack And Suzy Welch |March 4, 2009 |DAILY BEAST

There is no favoritism in the universe, but all have the same everlasting facilities for growth.

Reincarnation and the Law of Karma |William Walker Atkinson
The sort of favoritism which McClellan showed to Porter was notorious in the army.

Military Reminiscences of the Civil War V1 |Jacob Dolson Cox
Any semblance of favoritism in a government is a sure means of alienating the trust and affection of a part of its dependants.

The History of Louisville, from the Earliest Settlement till the Year 1852 |Ben Casseday
There was no question, no judgment required, no opportunity for favoritism, no chance for reserve.

The Red Cross in Peace and War |Clara Barton
Why, would be difficult to say on any other hypothesis than that of favoritism.

Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals |William H. Armstrong