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prefeˈrentialism
[f. prec. adj. + -ism.]
The system of giving preference in the fixing of a tariff: see preference 6, preferential a. b.
1903Liberty Review July 14 The old-fashioned protectionism, which is now popping up again under the guise of Colonial preferentialism. 1905Daily Chron. 7 Sept. 3/6 This Protectionist section is coquetting with Preferentialism as a step towards a higher tariff.
So prefeˈrentialist, an advocate of preference in tariff relations.
1903Westm. Gaz. 15 Sept. 8/1 If the Inquiry is to be a mere device, under cover of which Preferentialists and Free Traders are to be enabled to assail each other to their hearts' content. 1904Edin. Rev. Apr. 297 The only real strength of our new preferentialists..lies in the attitude of Canada. |