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precedence
[ pres-i-duhns, pri-seed-ns ]
/ ˈprɛs ɪ dəns, prɪˈsid ns /
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Origin of precedence
First recorded in 1475–85; preced(ent) + -ence
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH precedence
precedence , precedents, presidentsWords nearby precedence
precautionary principle, precautious, precava, precede, preceded, precedence, precedency, precedent, precedented, precedential, preceding
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British Dictionary definitions for precedence
precedence
precedency
/ (ˈprɛsɪdəns) /
noun
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 occasionsthe officers are seated according to precedence
a right to preferential treatmentI take precedence over you
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