Preference
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The selection of one thing or person over others. The option to so select, and the one selected. The state of being preferred over others. A strong liking or personal valuation. A preferential bias; partiality; discrimination. A card game.
Example sentence: In science, read by preference the newest works. In literature, read the oldest. The classics are always modern.
Druthers
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Wishes, preferences, or ways.