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German
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Etymology
Univerbation of zu + Gunsten, from Gunst (“favor”).
Pronunciation
Preposition
zugunsten (governs the genitive)
- in support of, in favor of
- Antonym: zuungunsten
- zugunsten des Käufers ― for the benefit of the purchaser
Postposition
zugunsten (governs the dative)
- (uncommon, dated) in support of, in favor of
- dem Leser zugunsten ― for the benefit of the reader
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