(finance) Preferred stock.

The state of being preferred / A measure of by how much one thing is preferred over another

(archaic) third-person singular simple present indicative form of prefer

A creditor who will have, in the event of the debtor's bankruptcy, more right to collect than other creditors will.

plural of preferred

(finance) Stock with a dividend, usually fixed, that is paid out of profits before any dividend can be paid on common stock and that has priority to common stock in liquidation.

(archaic) second-person singular simple present form of prefer

(US) A healthcare provider who has agreed with an insurer or a third-party administrator to provide their clients with healthcare at reduced rates.

(finance) A stockholder of preferred stock

plural of preferred creditor