Absence of belief that any deities exist (including absence of the concept of deities).
Absence of belief in a particular deity, pantheon, or religious doctrine (notwithstanding belief in other deities).
Rejection of belief that any deities exist (with or without a belief that no deities exist).
Belief that no deities exist (sometimes including rejection of other religious beliefs).
To give preferential treatment to; to give a preference to.
The option to so select, and the one selected.
The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of")
The state of being preferred over others.
Preferans, a card game, principally played in Eastern Europe.
A strong liking or personal valuation.
A preferential bias; partiality; discrimination.