Preference (12)
There are a few possibilities for this:
predilection
'preference' is the definition.
(I know that preference can be written as predilection)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for predilection that I've seen before include "Penchant" , "Fancy" , "Special liking or preference" , "taste" , "Preference (for something)" .)
'preference' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for option that I've seen before include "Preference" , "Something choosable" , "Something that may be chosen" , "Choice, selection" , "Choice of portion" .)
'preference' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for liking that I've seen before include "A feeling of regard or fondness" , "Fondness (for thing)" , "Happy about" , "weakness" , "Being in favour (of)" .)