in favor of

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in favor of (American spelling)

  1. For; in support of; approving, supporting.
    Synonyms: all for, pro
    Many people are in favor of capital punishment.
  2. For the benefit of; to the order of.
    He endorsed the note in favor of his uncle who had lent them the money.
  3. Out of preference for.
    Synonym: in something's favor
    He left school after just three years in favor of a professional sports career.

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