precedence

Definition of Precedence in English :

Noun

status established in order of importance or urgency

Example Sentences:
'...its precedence as the world's leading manufacturer of pharmaceuticals'
'national independence takes priority over class struggle'

2. antecedence, antecedency, anteriority, precedence, precedency, priority

preceding in time

3. precedence, precedency, precession

the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony)

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Precedence

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noun

1.

the act of preceding or the condition of being precedent

2.

the ceremonial order or priority to be observed by persons of different stations on formal occasions

the officers are seated according to precedence

3.

a right to preferential treatment

I take precedence over you

Precedence

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noun

1.

the act, right, or fact of preceding in time, order, rank, etc.

2.

priority as because of superiority in rank

3.

an official or conventional ranking of dignitaries in order of importance

Precedence

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n.

1. The fact, state, or right of coming before in time, order, or position: Applications arriving first will receive precedence in processing.

2. Priority claimed or received because of greater importance: The prospect of big investment returns took precedence over limiting risk.

3. A ceremonial order of rank or preference, especially as observed on formal occasions: Recipients of military honors were called in order of precedence—highest ranking officers first.

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