precedency
/ˈprɛsɪdənsi/
noun
- The condition of being earlier in time or order; priority.
- Historians debated the precedency of the two ancient manuscripts.
- The precedency of the older tradition was respected in the ceremony.
- In the queue, precedency is given to those with young children.
- The right to be placed before others in rank or importance; superiority.
- The ancient rules of precedency determined who spoke first in the council.
- In the company, the CEO's precedency in decision-making is unquestioned.
- At the formal dinner, the ambassador was given precedency over the other guests.
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