favorem

Favorem is a Latin noun meaning “favor, goodwill, support, backing.” It is the accusative singular of fāvor, a masculine noun of the third declension. In Latin texts, the word typically functions as the direct object of verbs that grant or seek approval, or as part of phrases describing benevolent acts toward someone or something. The related forms include fāvoris (genitive), fāvori (dative), and fāvore (ablative).

Use and meaning. In classical Latin, favorem can denote the display of kindness, the backing or political support given to a person, proposal, or cause, or the act of granting a favor. It appears in legal, rhetorical, and literary contexts where one speaks of obtaining or withholding goodwill or approval. A common sense is “in favorem” meaning “in favor of,” indicating approval or support for a position or action. The term thus sits at the intersection of social courtesy and formal backing.

Etymology and cognates. Favorem derives from the Latin root fāvor, related to the broader concept of goodwill or preference. It is a source for several Romance-language words such as Italian favore, Spanish favor, and French faveur, and it contributed to the English word “favor,” via Old French and Latin stages.

Modern usage. In contemporary Latin scholarship and classical studies, favorem is encountered primarily in historical or translational contexts. It remains a standard lexical item for discussions of consent, support, or preferential treatment in ancient texts, rather than a living term with specialized contemporary meaning.