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For Unity was an Albanian political alliance in Montenegro. The alliance was formed by New Democratic Power – FORCA, the Albanian Coalition "Perspective"
For_Unity
Topics referred to by the same term
unity or Unity in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Unity is the state of being as one (either literally or figuratively). It may also refer to: Unity
Unity
English devotee of Adolf Hitler (1914–1948)
Unity Valkyrie Freeman-Mitford (8 August 1914 – 28 May 1948) was a British fascist and aristocrat known for her relationship with Adolf Hitler. Born in
Unity_Mitford
Cross-platform video game and simulation engine
Unity is a cross-platform game engine developed by Unity Technologies, first announced and released in June 2005 at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference
Unity_(game_engine)
Scottish unionist political and electoral alliance
All for Unity (formerly Alliance 4 Unity) was a political and electoral alliance in Scotland. Founded in July 2020 by George Galloway, it was a British
All_for_Unity
American software company
Unity Software Inc. (doing business as Unity Technologies or simply Unity) is an American video game software development company based in San Francisco
Unity_Technologies
Colossal statue of Vallabhbhai Patel in Gujarat, India
The Statue of Unity is the world's tallest statue, with a height of 182 metres (597 feet), located in Narmada valley, near Kevadia in the state of Gujarat
Statue_of_Unity
Topics referred to by the same term
Ireland) Unity (Russian political party) Unity (Ukraine) Unity Party (China) Unity Party (Hungary) Unity Party (Israel) Unity Party (Japan) Unity Party of
Unity_Party
New Thought religious denomination
Unity may be best known for its Daily Word devotional publication begun in 1924. Originally based in Christianity with emphasis on the Bible, Unity has
Unity_Church
1963 open letter and event in the US Civil Rights movement
"A Call for Unity" was an open letter published in The Birmingham [Alabama] News, on April 12, 1963, by eight local white clergymen in response to civil
A_Call_for_Unity
16–19th-century prescriptive theory of dramatic tragedy
and was influential for three centuries. The three unities are: unity of action: a tragedy should have one principal action. unity of time: the action
Classical_unities
Topics referred to by the same term
Unity of the Brethren (Latin Unitas Fratrum) may refer to: Unity of the Brethren (Czech Republic), the province of the Moravian Church in the Czech Republic
Unity_of_the_Brethren
Church in Oak Park, Illinois
Unity Temple is a Unitarian Universalist church building that houses the Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 875 Lake Street in Oak Park
Unity_Temple
Central category of dialectics
The unity of opposites (coincidentia oppositorum or coniunctio) is the philosophical idea that opposites are interconnected by the way each is defined
Unity_of_opposites
Number with an integer power equal to 1
mathematics, a root of unity is any complex number that yields 1 when raised to some positive integer power n. Roots of unity are used in many branches
Root_of_unity
African international body (1963–2002)
The Organisation of African Unity (OAU; French: Organisation de l'unité africaine, OUA) was an African intergovernmental organisation established on 25
Organisation_of_African_Unity
organizations can achieve unity of effort through shared common objectives. In military operations, unity of effort is similar to unity of command except it
Unity_of_effort
Political alliance in Latvia
the Unity party formed the New Unity party alliance (the party itself is still registered as Unity) in April 2018 together with the regional For Kuldīga
New_Unity
2014 video game
Assassin's Creed Unity is a 2014 action-adventure game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. It was released in November 2014 for PlayStation
Assassin's_Creed_Unity
Technique to speed up C/C++ project builds
In software engineering, a unity build (also known as unified build, jumbo build or blob build) is a method used in C and C++ software development to
Unity_build
Political party in Bolivia
The Unity Bloc (Spanish: Bloque de Unidad), is a Bolivian electoral coalition that was formed on 18 December 2024 under the name "Bloque de Unidad", with
Unity_(Bolivia)
Football tournament
The Unity Cup is an international football tournament held in London, England. All the competitors represent countries with large diasporas in London
Unity_Cup
Topics referred to by the same term
The National Unity Party, National United Party, Party of National Unity or National Unity Front may refer to: National United Party of Afghanistan (founded
National_Unity_Party
Expression of harmony and unity between dissimilar individuals or groups
Unity in diversity is used as an expression of harmony and unity between dissimilar individuals or groups. It is a concept of "unity without uniformity
Unity_in_diversity
Political alliance in Guyana formed in 2011
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is a political alliance in Guyana. The APNU was formed in July 2011 in order to contest the 2011 general elections
A Partnership for National Unity
A_Partnership_for_National_Unity
Political appeal
The "Urgent Call for Unity" (German: Dringender Appell für die Einheit) was an appeal by the Internationaler Sozialistischer Kampfbund (ISK) to defeat
Urgent_Call_for_Unity
Topics referred to by the same term
National Unity (Czech Republic) National Unity (Greece) National Unity (Ireland) National Unity (Israel) National Unity (Peru, 2000) National Unity (Peru
National_Unity
Unity, United Progressive Movement and United Reform were the names used in Canada by a popular front party initiated by the Communist Party of Canada
Unity_(Canada)
Topics referred to by the same term
Popular Unity may refer to: Alphabetical by country Popular Unity (Argentina), a left-wing nationalist party founded in 2010 Popular Unity (Brazil), a
Popular_Unity
Linux distribution based on Ubuntu, utilizing the Unity interface
Ubuntu Unity is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu, using the Unity interface in place of Ubuntu's GNOME Shell. The first release was 20.04 LTS on 7
Ubuntu_Unity
Cooperation between Christian denominations
ecumenism and its goal for Christian unity. Ecumenists cite John 17:20–23 as the biblical grounds of striving for church unity, in which Jesus prays "may
Ecumenism
Term for candidates from different parties running on one ticket
next in line for the presidency, a unity ticket can cause a mid-term shift in policy if the president dies or is removed from office. Unity tickets are
Unity_ticket
Irish republican political party in Northern Ireland
The Republican Network for Unity (Irish: Poblachtaigh d'Aontú, literally "Republicans for Unity") is a small Irish republican political party. It was formed
Republican_Network_for_Unity
Parallel government in Sudan
The Government of Peace and Unity (Arabic: حكومة السلام والوحدة, romanized: Ḥukūmat as-Salām wal-Waḥda) is a rival government and quasi-state established
Government_of_Peace_and_Unity
Type of power structure
interagency coordination, unity of command may not be possible, but the requirement for unity of effort becomes paramount. Unity of effort—the coordination
Unity_of_command
Topics referred to by the same term
Unity College may refer to: Unity College Northampton in the United Kingdom Unity College (Burnley) in the United Kingdom Unity College (Caloundra) in
Unity_College
Organisation for Marxist Unity (OMU) was a communist organisation in New Zealand which founded in the 1975 as the Preparatory Committee for the Formation
Organisation for Marxist Unity
Organisation_for_Marxist_Unity
National anthem of Germany
third stanza, with a call for "Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit" (unity and justice and freedom), Hoffmann expressed his desire for a united and free Germany
Deutschlandlied
American financial executive (born 1965)
advanced what he claims is a theory of everything called "Geometric Unity". Geometric Unity has been met with skepticism by, and has had no measurable impact
Eric_Weinstein
1993 single by Queen Latifah
"U.N.I.T.Y." is a song by American hip-hop artist Queen Latifah from her third studio album, Black Reign (1993). The single was released by Motown on
U.N.I.T.Y.
International Christian communion
as sources of authority. The Archbishop of Canterbury acts as a focus of unity, recognised as primus inter pares ("first among equals"), but without formal
Anglican_Communion
Political party in El Salvador
The Grand Alliance for National Unity (GANA; Spanish: Gran Alianza por la Unidad Nacional) is a political party in El Salvador. The party established itself
Grand Alliance for National Unity
Grand_Alliance_for_National_Unity
Israeli political party
alliance. In the 2022 Knesset elections the party ran as part of the National Unity alliance. In July 2025, following the resignations of Gadi Eisenkot and
Blue and White (political party)
Blue_and_White_(political_party)
Protestant Christian denomination dating back to the 15th century
Church, or the Moravian Brethren, formally the Unitas Fratrum (Latin for 'Unity of the Brethren'), is one of the oldest Protestant denominations in Christianity
Moravian_Church
Israeli political party
Gadi Eisenkot, former IDF Chief of Staff and member of Knesset (MK) for National Unity from 2022 to 2025. The party will be contesting the 2026 election
Yashar_(political_party)
2012–13 concert tour by the Jacksons
The Unity Tour was a concert tour by the Jacksons. The tour marked the first time the brothers have toured as the Jacksons without Michael, who died on
Unity_Tour
1989–1991 unification process of Germany
form present-day Germany. This date was chosen as the customary German Unity Day, and has thereafter been celebrated each year as a national holiday
German_reunification
Set of functions from a topological space to [0,1] which sum to 1 for any input
In mathematics, a partition of unity on a topological space X {\displaystyle X} is a set R {\displaystyle R} of continuous functions from X
Partition_of_unity
Former political coalition in Ethiopia
boxes, or other symbols instead of Ethiopic characters. The Coalition for Unity and Democracy (Ge'ez : ቅንጅት ለአንድነት እና ዴሞክራሲ), commonly referred to by
Coalition for Unity and Democracy
Coalition_for_Unity_and_Democracy
Political party in Ukraine
The Russian Unity (Ukrainian: Руська Єдність, romanized: Ruska Yednist; Russian: Русское Единство, romanized: Russkoye Yedinstvo) was a political party
Russian_Unity
Law in China
The Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress is the People's Republic of China's guiding legislation concerning ethnic minorities. The law was introduced
Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress
Law_on_Promoting_Ethnic_Unity_and_Progress
Unity is the state of being one. It is often a combination of many parts, elements and individuals into an effective whole. It is defined as the state
Unity_(concept)
Pro-Palestinian protest network
Unity of Fields, formerly known as Palestine Action US, is an American solidarity organization. It began as the United States branch of Palestine Action
Unity_of_Fields
Guatemalan Indigenous labor organization
The Committee for Peasant Unity (Spanish: Comité de Unidad Campesina, CUC) was an Indigenous Guatemalan labor organization. It has been described as the
Committee_for_Peasant_Unity
Community radio station in Southampton, England
Unity 101 (previously known as Unity 24) is a community radio station based in Southampton, England, a voluntary organisation catering to the Asian and
Unity_101
Retrieved 24 January 2024. "Poll suggests growing support for Eisenkot to replace Gantz as National Unity leader". The Times of Israel. 18 February 2025. Retrieved
Opinion polling for the 2026 Israeli legislative election
Opinion_polling_for_the_2026_Israeli_legislative_election
International football competition
The 2026 Unity Cup was the 4th edition of the Unity Cup, an international football tournament held in London, England. The tournament took place between
2026_Unity_Cup
Literary society at Yale University, US
Brothers in Unity (formally, the Society of Brothers in Unity) is an undergraduate literary and debating society at Yale University. Founded in 1768 as
Brothers_in_Unity
Student Unity (also known as SU or simply Unity) is a factional grouping within the Australian National Union of Students (NUS). It is politically aligned
Student_Unity
2015 American film
Unity is a 2015 American documentary film written, directed and produced by Shaun Monson, and the sequel to the 2005 film Earthlings. The film is narrated
Unity_(film)
Graphical user interface for Ubuntu
Unity is a graphical shell originally developed by Canonical Ltd. for its Ubuntu operating system. It debuted in 2010 in the netbook edition of Ubuntu
Unity_(user_interface)
Political alliance in Indonesia (2023–2024)
The Coalition of Change for Unity (Indonesian: Koalisi Perubahan untuk Persatuan, KPP), also known as the Coalition of Change (Indonesian: Koalisi Perubahan
Coalition_of_Change_for_Unity
Topics referred to by the same term
Socialist Unity may refer to: Socialist Unity (Italy), a social-democratic alliance of parties which contested the 1948 Italian general election Socialist
Socialist_Unity
Political coalition in El Salvador
The Unity Movement (in Spanish: Movimiento Unidad, UNIDAD) was a political party coalition in El Salvador. The coalition was formed in 2013 by Former
Unity_Movement
Town in Saskatchewan, Canada
Unity is a town in the western part of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan with a population of 2519. Unity is located at the intersection of Highway
Unity,_Saskatchewan
Political party in Malawi
The Congress for National Unity (CONU) is a political party in Malawi led by Daniel Kamfosi Nkhumbwe. The party was established in March 1999. It contested
Congress_for_National_Unity
Political party in the Central African Republic
Republican Unity (French: Unité Républicaine, UNIR) is a political party in the Central African Republic founded in 2023 by former Prime Minister Henri-Marie
Republican_Unity
Camp Unity was a communist-affiliated summer resort for adults located in Wingdale, New York. It was one of the first multiracial camps of its kind in
Camp_Unity
Utopian vision in Chinese philosophy
The Great Unity (Chinese: 大同; pinyin: dàtóng), also translated as Grand Union, Great Equality or Universal Harmony, or Great Harmony, is a Chinese vision
Great_Unity
Electoral alliance in the Philippines that contested the 2007 elections
Pimentel. TEAM Unity was more successful in the House elections, winning 142 out of 218 district seats. TEAM Unity's main program for Filipinos, referenced
TEAM_Unity
American political organization
reproductive rights. By the early 1980s, both organizations saw a need for unity. DSOC had influential union allies and a foothold in mainstream politics
Democratic Socialists of America
Democratic_Socialists_of_America
Broad coalition government involving all or most parties
A national unity government, government of national unity (GNU), or national union government is a broad coalition government consisting of all parties
National_unity_government
Topics referred to by the same term
Left Unity may refer to: Left Unity (UK), a UK political party founded in 2013 Left Unity (European Parliament), a grouping in the European Parliament
Left_Unity
Political party in Armenia
Wings of Unity (Armenian: Միասնության թևեր) is an Armenian political party founded in 2026 by former Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan. The party ran
Wings_of_Unity
American commercial sub-orbitable space ship
VSS Unity (Virgin Space Ship Unity, registration: N202VG), previously referred to as VSS Voyager, is a SpaceShipTwo-class suborbital rocket-powered crewed
VSS_Unity
Official motto of the United States state of Vermont
"Freedom and Unity" is the official motto of the U.S. state of Vermont. The motto was first adopted in 1788 for use on the Great Seal of the Vermont Republic
Freedom_and_Unity
Marital tradition
A unity candle is a candle used in a wedding ceremony to symbolize two people joining in marriage. The lighting of a "unity candle" is a relatively new
Unity_candle
Topics referred to by the same term
Unity FC may refer to: Unity FC (Canada), a Canadian soccer team Unity FC (Ghana), a Ghanaian football team Unity FC (England), a defunct English football
Unity_FC
Fictional super team
Unity is a superhero team featuring in titles published by Valiant Entertainment. Taking its name from the classic Valiant crossover Unity, the Unity
Unity_(team)
Avid Unity ISIS is a storage system for video files used by television broadcasters, developed by Avid Technology. ISIS stands for "Infinitely Scalable
Unity_ISIS
Proposition to unify Ireland as a single state
6%, rather than a majority in Northern Ireland for the first time, while 33.76% supported Irish unity. Article 3.1 of the Constitution of Ireland "recognises
United_Ireland
American architect (1867–1959)
designed the Hillside Home School II (built for his aunts) in Spring Green, Wisconsin (1901) as well as the Unity Temple (1905) in Oak Park, Illinois. As
Frank_Lloyd_Wright
International body office (1963–2002)
Secretary General was head of the Secretariat of the Organisation of African Unity. "Former Secretaries General of the OAU". African Union. Archived from the
Secretary General of the Organisation of African Unity
Secretary_General_of_the_Organisation_of_African_Unity
High-rise tower in Kraków, Poland
Unity Tower (commonly nicknamed the Skeletor (Polish: Szkieletor [ʂkʲɛˈlɛtɔr]) prior to completion) is a 102.5 metre high-rise building located in Kraków
Unity_Tower
Mutual company in Australia
Australian Unity is an Australian mutual company having its origins in the friendly societies movement. In 2012, Big Sky was merged with Australian Unity to become
Australian_Unity
Ideology promoting the nation-state
traditions, or belief in a shared singular history, and to promote national unity or solidarity. There are various definitions of a "nation", which leads
Nationalism
Topics referred to by the same term
In Monotheism, Divine unity is God's attribute of Oneness and may refer to: Unitarianism, the belief that God is one person. the nature of God in Oneness
Divine_unity
Amusement park in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Unity Park (Amharic: አንድነት ፓርክ) is an amusement park located in Arat Kilo district of Addis Ababa, in the compound of National Palace. Established in
Unity_Park
The Pact of Unity (Spanish: Pacto de Unidad) is an evolving national alliance of Bolivian grassroots organizations in support of indigenous and agrarian
Pact_of_Unity
Concept in philosophy
Organic unity is the idea that a thing is made up of interdependent parts. For example, a body is made up of its constituent organs, and a society is made
Organic_unity
The Unity of Being
Wahdat al-wujūd (Arabic: وحدة الوجود "unity of existence, oneness of being") is a doctrine in the field of Islamic philosophy and mysticism, according
Wahdat_al-wujūd
Political party in Latvia
Unity (Latvian: Vienotība, V) is a liberal-conservative political party in Latvia. It is a member of the New Unity alliance and is positioned on the centre-right
Unity_(Latvia)
Theory in the philosophy of science
to Unity of Science" (1951) and by Paul Oppenheim and Hilary Putnam in "Unity of Science as a Working Hypothesis" (1958). It has been opposed by, for example
Unity_of_science
Specifically, these four unities must be met for two or more people to own property as joint tenants with legal right of survivorship, or for a married couple
Four_unities
Movement encouraging solidarity among people of African ancestry
the African diaspora in the Americas and Europe. Based on the belief that unity is vital to economic, social, and political progress, it aims to unify and
Pan-Africanism
Roman Catholic Church department, active since the 1960s
The Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, previously named the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity (PCPCU), is a dicastery within the Holy
Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity
Dicastery_for_Promoting_Christian_Unity
Town in Maine, United States
Unity is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,292 at the 2020 census. It contains the census-designated place of the same
Unity,_Maine
Colombian political party
official ideological platform of the party. The Social Party of National Unity supports the development of the welfare state and recognises the family
Union_Party_for_the_People
Video game series
released exclusively for the eighth generation of video game consoles, Unity featured a graphical and gameplay overhaul. The setting chosen for the game was Paris
Assassin's_Creed
American colonist
Unity Croshaw was a colonist of British Colonial Virginia, the first surviving European colony in North America. Born in the colony, she was one of five
Unity_Croshaw
FOR UNITY
FOR UNITY
Girl/Female
Shakespearean
The Merry Wives of Windsor' Mistress Ford.
Girl/Female
Muslim
A sharp weapon
Female
English
English variant spelling of French Fleur, or perhaps just a short form of Latin Flora, both FLOR means "flower."
Surname or Lastname
English, French, and Catalan
English, French, and Catalan : nickname from Old French, Middle English, Catalan fort, ‘strong’, ‘brave’ (Latin fortis). In some cases it may be from the Latin personal name derived from this word; this was borne by an obscure saint whose cult was popular during the Middle Ages in southern and southwestern France.English and French : topographic name for someone who lived near a fortress or stronghold, or an occupational name for someone employed in one. Compare Fortier 1.Czech (Fořt) : variant of Forst.
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from the Old English word ford, FORD means "ford, river crossing."
Female
Egyptian
, the mother of Hor-naskht.
Girl/Female
Biblical
Who conceives, or shows, a hill.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname from the animal, Middle English, Old English fox. It may have denoted a cunning individual or been given to someone with red hair or for some other anecdotal reason. This relatively common and readily understood surname seems to have absorbed some early examples of less transparent surnames derived from the Germanic personal names mentioned at Faulks and Foulks.Irish : part translation of Gaelic Mac an tSionnaigh ‘son of the fox’ (see Tinney).Jewish (American) : translation of the Ashkenazic Jewish surname Fuchs.Americanized spelling of Focks, a North German patronymic from the personal name Fock (see Volk).Americanized spelling of Fochs, a North German variant of Fuchs, or in some cases no doubt a translation of Fuchs itself.
Male
English
From an Old English byname, FOX means "fox."
Male
Hungarian
Hungarian form of Greek GabriÄ“l, GÃBOR means "man of God" or "warrior of God."
Boy/Male
British, English, German, Norse, Teutonic
Lord; A Variant of the Name Ifor
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived near a ford, Middle English, Old English ford, or a habitational name from one of the many places named with this word, such as Ford in Northumberland, Shropshire, and West Sussex, or Forde in Dorset.Irish : Anglicized form (quasi-translation) of various Gaelic names, for example Mac Giolla na Naomh ‘son of Gilla na Naomh’ (a personal name meaning ‘servant of the saints’), Mac Conshámha ‘son of Conshnámha’ (a personal name composed of the elements con ‘dog’ + snámh ‘to swim’), in all of which the final syllable was wrongly thought to be áth ‘ford’, and Ó Fuar(th)áin (see Foran).Jewish : Americanized form of one or more like-sounding Jewish surnames.Translation of German Fürth (see Furth).
Female
Hebrew
(דּï‹×¨) Variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Dowr, DOR means "generation" or "period of time." In the bible, this is the name of a coastal city in Manasseh, south of Carmel.
Male
Welsh
Welsh form of Old Norse Ãvarr, IFOR means "bow warrior."
Male
Hungarian
Hungarian form of Greek Theodoros, TÓDOR means "gift of God."
Male
Hungarian
Hungarian form of Mongolian Baatar, BÃTOR means "warrior."
Biblical
who conceives, or shows; a hill
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Friðþjófr, FRIÃÞJÓFUR means "peace-thief."
Male
Russian
(Фёдор) Variant form of Russian Fyodor, FÉDOR means "gift of God."
Male
Scandinavian
 Scandinavian form of Old Norse Þórr, TOR means "Thor" or "thunder." Compare with other forms of Tor.
FOR UNITY
FOR UNITY
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Lounsbury.
Male
Portuguese
Galician-Portuguese form of Latin Albertus, ALBERTE means "bright nobility."
Male
English
The Oaken
Female
Hungarian
Pet form of Hungarian Anikó, PANNI means "favor; grace."
Female
Dutch
, Jehovah's gift (or grace).
Girl/Female
Australian, Irish, Scottish
Follower of Christ; Abbreviation of Christine
Boy/Male
Tamil
Desire
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Christian, English, Norse, Norwegian
From the Manor; Worker at the Large House or Manor
Boy/Male
British, English
Man
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Sign of the Zodiac
FOR UNITY
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n.
Articles of clothing made of fur; as, a set of furs for a lady (a collar, tippet, or cape, muff, etc.).
a.
Not looked for; unexpected; as, an unlooked-for event.
prep.
Indicating that toward which the action of anything is directed, or the point toward which motion is made; /ntending to go to.
a.
Not called for; not required or needed; improper; gratuitous; wanton.
conj.
Since; because; introducing a reason of something before advanced, a cause, motive, explanation, justification, or the like, of an action related or a statement made. It is logically nearly equivalent to since, or because, but connects less closely, and is sometimes used as a very general introduction to something suggested by what has gone before.
n.
A sword; -- so called from the stamp of a fox on the blade, or perhaps of a wolf taken for a fox.
a.
Of or pertaining to furs; bearing or made of fur; as, a fur cap; the fur trade.
prep.
In the most general sense, indicating that in consideration of, in view of, or with reference to, which anything is done or takes place.
n.
Strips of dressed skins with fur, used on garments for warmth or for ornament.
prep.
Indicating that in prevention of which, or through fear of which, anything is done.
prep.
Indicating that in favor of which, or in promoting which, anything is, or is done; hence, in behalf of; in favor of; on the side of; -- opposed to against.
prep.
Indicating the remoter and indirect object of an act; the end or final cause with reference to which anything is, acts, serves, or is done.
n.
One who takes, or that which is said on, the affrimative side; that which is said in favor of some one or something; -- the antithesis of against, and commonly used in connection with it.
conj.
Because; by reason that; for that; indicating, in Old English, the reason of anything.
prep.
Indicating the space or time through which an action or state extends; hence, during; in or through the space or time of.
prep.
Indicating that instead of which something else controls in the performing of an action, or that in spite of which anything is done, occurs, or is; hence, equivalent to notwithstanding, in spite of; -- generally followed by all, aught, anything, etc.
prep.
Indicating that on place of or instead of which anything acts or serves, or that to which a substitute, an equivalent, a compensation, or the like, is offered or made; instead of, or place of.
prep.
Indicating the antecedent cause or occasion of an action; the motive or inducement accompanying and prompting to an act or state; the reason of anything; that on account of which a thing is or is done.
prep.
Indicating that in the character of or as being which anything is regarded or treated; to be, or as being.