affectional preference

English

Noun

affectional preference (plural affectional preferences)

  1. (dated) sexual orientation
    • 1980 April 12, John B. Anderson, “Campaign Trail”, in Gay Community News, page 4:
      The Anderson Administration […] will be open to all Americans and will be sensitive to their needs, irrespective of race, color, creed, affectional preference, or any other arbitrary decision.
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