Legal Definitions - prefer

Definition: To present for consideration or give priority to.

Example 1: The grand jury preferred charges against the suspect for the crime.

Example 2: The bank preferred the creditor who filed their claim first.

These examples illustrate how "prefer" can be used to present something for consideration or give priority to something or someone over others. In example 1, the grand jury preferred charges against the suspect, meaning they presented the charges for consideration. In example 2, the bank preferred the creditor who filed their claim first, meaning they gave priority to that creditor over others who filed later.