in favor of (someone or something)
1. In support of someone or something. Everyone I've talked to is in favor of the new dress code, so hopefully management will endorse it. All in favor of adopting the new rules say "aye." As a traditionalist, my father was never in favor of the changes they made to the town.
2. On the side of someone or something, as of a legal ruling. Most analysts expect the lawsuit to be decided in favor of the plaintiff. Do they usually rule in favor of the fired employee in these sorts of cases? Yes, I decided to bring the lawsuit, but I never dreamed the judge would actually rule in favor of me.
3. Instead choosing something else. We didn't have room in the budget for both, so we canceled our vacation in favor of getting a new car. Have fun going out. I'm staying home in favor of sleep! If you blow off homework in favor of video games, it'll catch up to you eventually!
4. Of a check, made out to a specific recipient. Primarily heard in UK. Please make this out in favor of John's school. No, please make the check out in favor of my business, not me. Don't worry, I made the check out in favor of the charity, just like you asked me to.
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in favor of someone
to someone, as when writing a check. Please make out a check for $300 in Tom's favor. I'm making out the check in favor of Mr. Brown.
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in favor of
Also, in one's favor.
1. In support of, approving, as in We are in favor of her promotion, or All the reviews were in his favor. [Mid-1500s]
2. To the advantage of, as in The court decided in favor of the defendant. [Mid-1500s]
3. Inscribed or made out to the benefit of, as in The check was made out in favor of the charity. [Mid-1500s]
4. Out of a preference for, as in The commissioner turned down the new road in favor of improved sewers. [Late 1800s]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
in/out of ˈfavour (with somebody)
supported/not supported or liked/not liked by somebody: I seem to be out of favour with the head of department after my remarks at the meeting. ♢ He stays late every afternoon because he wants to stay in favour with the boss.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
in favor of
1. In support of; approving: We are in favor of her promotion to president.
2. To the advantage of: The court decided in favor of the plaintiff.
3. Inscribed or made out to the benefit of: a check in favor of a charity.
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