favouritism

/ ˈfeɪvrɪ-; ˈfeɪvərɪˌtɪzəm /

noun

1. the practice of giving special treatment to a person or group
2. the state of being treated as a favourite

Example Sentences

Republicans are already complaining about what they say was the favouritism the ABC moderators, David Muir and Linsey Davis, showed toward Harris.

From BBC

It told the BBC that COP presidents are "expected to act without bias, prejudice, favouritism, caprice, self-interest, preference or deference, strictly based on sound, independent and fair judgement".

From BBC

That's a lot of pressure, but their focus is ferocious and if favouritism is a burden to them then they're carrying it lightly.

From BBC

Allegations include being ignored for weeks if perceived to be swimming poorly and a culture of favouritism that left many athletes isolated.

From BBC

The allegation of favouritism relates to before Dussopt took up his current ministerial role and when he was a local mayor.

From Reuters