noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
preferential treatment; special favor; special benefit
Refers to giving someone or something an advantage not available to others, often in economic or policy contexts (e.g., trade preferences).
That country is subject to preferential tariffs.
He receives preferential treatment from his boss.
preferential tariff; preferential duty
Compound of 特 (special) and 恵 (favor, blessing). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning of special favor or benefit.