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precedence

[pres-i-duhns, pri-seed-ns]

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noun

act or fact of preceding. preceding.
the right to precede in order, rank, or importance; priority.
the fact of preceding preceding in time; antedating.
the right to precede others in ceremonies or social formalities.
the order to be observed in ceremonies by persons of different ranks, as by diplomatic protocol.

precedence

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the act of preceding or the condition of being precedent
the ceremonial order or priority to be observed by persons of different stations on formal occasions
the officers are seated according to precedence
a right to preferential treatment
I take precedence over you

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First recorded in 1475–85; preced(ent) + -ence

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Some experts warn that managing how we use water needs to take greater precedence in a warming climate.

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He has not appeared in previous extradition hearings due to a conspiracy to murder case against him taking precedence.

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Kelly only appeared in court at the end of March over the extradition due to the conspiracy to murder case against him taking precedence.

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They say the federal law, called the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act or FERPA, takes precedence.

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He coached while scouts on press row stared at their screens, images of the flames taking precedence over any play calls.

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