in favor

English

Prepositional phrase

in favor

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in,‎ favor.

   Many of those who had been out of favor were now in favor.

2. In support of a proposal, as a nomination or legislation.

   There were 50 votes in favor and 48 opposed.

   With reference to Senate bill 495, 60 voted in favor, 23 opposed, and 3 present.

Related terms

• in favor of