in favor of

1. Out of a preference for, as in The commissioner turned down the new road in favor of improved sewers . [Late 1800s]

2. In support of, approving, as in We are in favor of her promotion , or All the reviews were in his favor . [Mid-1500s]

3. To the advantage of, as in The court decided in favor of the defendant . [Mid-1500s]

4. Inscribed or made out to the benefit of, as in The check was made out in favor of the charity . [Mid-1500s]

Idioms and Phrases

Also, in one's favor .