in favor of

1. Also, in one's favor.

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]

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

Example Sentences

In one of the most notable signs of this shift, in late July, a majority of the Senate Democratic caucus voted in favor of a resolution introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., that would have limited arms sales to Israel.

From Salon

But after a cycle on the defensive, the group is targeting incumbents again in favor of working-class progressives who will shake up the status quo.

From Los Angeles Times

And I’m really in favor of that.

From Los Angeles Times

Viewers who ditched pricey cable bundles in favor of cheaper streaming services have found their total monthly subscriptions are adding up.

From Los Angeles Times

Roberts highlighted the lack of reliable production from veteran players, as well — coinciding with his decision Sunday to leave Teoscar Hernández on the bench, in favor of Alex Call in right field, amid a recent three-for-27 slump that has been compounded by persistently shaky defense.

From Los Angeles Times

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