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

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