A mixture of flour, water and yeast that is allowed to ferment prior to another baking process

A preference; the choice of something preferred.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of prefer

The state of being preferable.

plural of preferer

plural of preferability

plural of preferring

A creditor who will have, in the event of the debtor's bankruptcy, more right to collect than other creditors will.

plural of time preference

(finance) Stock with a dividend, usually fixed, that is paid out of profits before any dividend can be paid on common stock and that has priority to common stock in liquidation.