(trade, diplomacy) A nation accorded a certain level of treatment in international trade. When a nation A is a most favored nation of another nation, B, then B undertakes not to treat A any less favorably (in terms of taxes, exports, etc.) than any of B's other most favored nations.

People often practice favoritism when awarding benefits to others.

Alternative form of fortune favors the bold

Alternative form of without fear or favour

(idiomatic) To reflect badly on or to hurt in some way.

(humorous) Used to wish someone luck in an adverse or uncertain situation.