precedency

American  

[pres-i-duhn-see, pri-seed-n-see] / ˈprɛs ɪ dən si, prɪˈsid n si /

noun

plural

precedencies

1. precedence.

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Etymology

Origin of precedency

First recorded in 1590–1600; preced(ence) + -ency

Example Sentences

Next in dignity is the Archbishop of York, between whom and the Archbishop of Canterbury the Lord High-Chancellor of England has his place in precedency.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various

The greatest age demands respect and precedency; and, as Venovali is the oldest, we will dispatch him first.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 367, May 1846 by Various

One day there happened some words between the Ant and the Fly about precedency, and the point was argued with great warmth and eagerness on both sides.

From ?sop's Fables, Embellished with One Hundred and Eleven Emblematical Devices. by ?sop

Now such a relation carries with it not merely precedency of honour, but superior authority.

From St. Peter, His Name and His Office As set forth in holy scripture by Allies, Thomas W.

If it had been a trumpery little baronetcy," said Minnie, strong in her new honours, "that would have been quite a different matter; but why should one give up one's precedency, and all that?

From A Country Gentleman and his Family by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)