Precedence Definition

prĕsĭ-dəns, prĭ-sēdns
noun
The act, right, or fact of preceding in time, order, rank, etc.
Webster's New World
Priority as because of superiority in rank.
Webster's New World
Priority claimed or received because of greater importance.
The prospect of big investment returns took precedence over limiting risk.
American Heritage
An official or conventional ranking of dignitaries in order of importance.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Precedence

Noun

Singular:
precedence
Plural:
precedences

Precedence Sentence Examples

  • The Mayor takes precedence over all except the Queen.

  • We gave only limited thought to the upcoming session as our pre wedding trip and plans took precedence in our hectic schedule.

  • The Social or matriarchal took precedence of the Local or patriarchal organization.

  • He takes precedence, Primus inter pares, of all the members, and is recognized as the official head of the Church during his term of office.

  • The three classes take precedence next after the corresponding classes of the order of St Stephen.

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Words Starting With

PPRPRE

Words Ending With

ECENCE

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Words Starting With P and Ending With E

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