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precedence Meaning
precedence (n)
status established in order of importance or urgency
preceding in time
the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony)
precedence Sentence Examples
- The order of precedence determines the seating arrangements for official events.
- In the academic hierarchy, professors have precedence over associate professors.
- The President's speech took precedence over other agenda items at the meeting.
- Legal statutes have precedence over local ordinances.
- The rule of precedence establishes which debts are paid first in the event of bankruptcy.
- The oldest child has precedence in the distribution of inheritance.
- In a court proceeding, the testimony of an expert witness takes precedence over hearsay evidence.
- The principles of precedence help ensure fairness and consistency in legal matters.
- The precedence set by previous rulings influences future court decisions.
- Understanding the precedence hierarchy is crucial for effective decision-making in various organizational contexts.
FAQs About the word precedence
status established in order of importance or urgency, preceding in time, the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony)
priority, urgency,right-of-way, order,succession, sequence, preeminence, supremacy, primacy, transcendency
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The order of precedence determines the seating arrangements for official events.
In the academic hierarchy, professors have precedence over associate professors.
The President's speech took precedence over other agenda items at the meeting.
Legal statutes have precedence over local ordinances.
