in favour of
On the side
In favour of means supporting or approving something: She spoke in favour of the proposal.
It can indicate preference: The vote was three to two in favour of postponing.
In favour of also means to the benefit or advantage of: The court ruled in favour of the plaintiff.
This is the British spelling; Americans write "in favor of."
- forOn behalf of
- backReverse side; support
- backing upMoving backward or supporting
- endorseGive official approval
- proIn favor of
all for · championing · vote · cast a vote · yea · approve · leaning · advocacy · nod · solidarity · partiality · concurrence · recommendation · accord · preference · cheering · voting · rallying
support vs. opposition
in favour ofagainst
In opposition to
anti · dead set against · contra · anti- · set against
favor, favored, favorable, favoritism, unfavorable, favour, favorably, disfavor, favoring