"in favor" meaning in English

See in favor in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Prepositional phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} in favor, {{en-PP}} in favor
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, favor. Synonyms: in favour [UK] Related terms: in favor of
    Sense id: en-in_favor-en-prep_phrase-ymwvgRwY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 96 4 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 93 7 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 97 3
  2. In support of a proposal, as a nomination or legislation.
    Sense id: en-in_favor-en-prep_phrase-lXv80l7o
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