Seniority Definition

sēn-yôrĭ-tē, -yŏr-
noun
The state or quality of being senior; precedence in birth, rank, etc.
Webster's New World
The state of being older than another or others or higher in rank than another or others.
American Heritage
Status, priority, or precedence achieved by length of service, as in a given job.
Webster's New World
A measure of the amount of time a person has been a member of an organization, as compared to other members, and with an eye towards awarding privileges to those who have been members longer.
It's an old-fashioned company, with parking spaces and other perks doled out on the basis of seniority.
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Other Word Forms of Seniority

Noun

Singular:
seniority
Plural:
seniorities

Origin of Seniority

  • From Middle English senyoryte, from Medieval Latin senioritas, from Latin senior (“elder"); see senior.

    From Wiktionary

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