Precedence
Definition of Precedence
Pre`ced´ence
n.
1.
The
act
or
state
of
preceding
or going
before
in
order
of time;
priority
; as, one
event
has
precedence
of
another
.
2.
The
act
or
state
of going or being
before
in
rank
or
dignity
, or the
place
of
honor
;
right
to a more
honorable
place
;
superior
rank
; as,
barons
have
precedence
of
commoners
.
Which of them [the
different
desires
] has the
precedency
in
determining
the will to the next
action
?
- Locke.
Related Words
back
burner
,
front
burner
,
high
status
,
precedency
,
priority
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