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Contraposition Posted 14 years ago
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in favour of

What does 'in favour of' here mean?

He had eschewed politics in favour of a life practising law.
  

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Note the British English spelling. It means that he chose to practice law over being a politician.

  • Note the British English spelling.
  • It means that he chose to practice law over being a politician.
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Note the British English spelling.

It means that he chose to practice law over being a politician.
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Hi,

He favoured (preferred) being a lawyer.

Clive

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