Vivian has worked for Anna$$s company for $15$ years. Lilian has only worked for Anna$$s company for $10$ years. Anna gives a promotion to Vivian based on her years of service. This preferential treatment defense if Lilian would bring a Title VII claim is known as a $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$blank.

Multiple Choice

bona fide occupational qualification defense

loyalty defense

seniority system defense

time served defense

merit defense