veterans' preference
noun
: preferential treatment given qualified veterans of the U.S. armed forces under federal or state law
specifically
: special consideration (as by allowance of points) on a civil service examination
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“Veterans' preference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veterans%27%20preference. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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