Preferred

Preferred is a term often used in various fields such as finance, law, medicine, and technology. It generally refers to something that is given priority or considered superior to other options.

Finance

In finance, preferred often refers to preferred stock or preferred shares. These are shares of a company's stock that have a higher claim on its earnings and assets than common stock. Preferred shareholders generally receive dividends before common shareholders and have a higher claim on assets if the company goes bankrupt. However, preferred shareholders usually do not have voting rights in the company.

Law

In law, preferred can refer to a preferred creditor. This is a creditor who is given priority over other creditors in the event of a debtor's bankruptcy. This can be due to a statutory provision or an agreement between the debtor and the creditor.

Medicine

In medicine, preferred can refer to a preferred drug list. This is a list of medications that are covered by a particular insurance plan. The drugs on this list are generally considered to be the most effective and cost-effective options for treating a particular condition.

Technology

In technology, preferred can refer to preferred settings or configurations. These are settings or configurations that are recommended by the manufacturer or developer for optimal performance.

See also

• Preference (disambiguation)
• Priority (disambiguation)

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