Precedence
Word | PRECEDENCE |
Character | 10 |
Hyphenation | pre ced ence |
Pronunciations | /pɹɪˈsiːd(ə)ns/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Precedence"
What do we mean by precedence?
The fact, state, or right of coming before in time, order, or position. noun
Priority claimed or received because of greater importance. noun
A ceremonial order of rank or preference, especially as observed on formal occasions. noun
The act of going before; specifically, the right of preceding others in public or private ceremonies; the right to a more honorable place in public processions or assemblies, or in the formalities of social life; social superiority; advantage in rank. In many countries precedence is a matter of strict regulation. See order of precedence, below. noun
Prior place; superior position; position indicative of superior rank. noun
Previous occurrence, or existence before; priority in time. noun
That which goes before; a preceding act or speech. noun
The act or state of preceding or going before in order of time; priority. noun
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. noun
The state of preceding in importance or priority. noun
Status established in order of importance or urgency noun
The act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony) noun
Preceding in time noun
The state of preceding in importance or priority.
Precedent.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Precedence
- Synonyms for precedence
- Accomplishment Synonyms
- Antecedency Synonyms
- Accent Synonyms
- Anteposition Synonyms
- Antecedence Synonyms
- Antonyms for precedence
- Subsequence Antonyms
- Posteriority Antonyms
- Subsequentness Antonyms
The word "precedence" in example sentences
Cross Reference for Precedence
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