in favor of

Preposition

Japanese Meaning

賛成して、または支持する / 支持のために、または利益のために / 選好や好みに基づいて

The committee voted in favor of the new policy despite some dissent.

委員会は一部の反対にもかかわらず、新しい方針に賛成票を投じた。

Sense（1）

For; in support of; approving, supporting.

Many people are in favor of capital punishment.

Sense（2）

For the benefit of; to the order of.

He endorsed the note in favor of his uncle who had lent them the money.

Sense（3）

Out of preference for.

He left school after just three years in favor of a professional sports career.