{ } n. [ Cf. F. précédence. See Precede. ] 1. The act or state of preceding or going before in order of time; priority; as, one event has precedence of another. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. 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; as, barons have precedence of commoners. [ 1913 Webster ]
Which of them [ the different desires ] has the precedency in determining the will to the next action? Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]
(n) status established in order of importance or urgency, Syn.precedency, priority, Example: ...its precedence as the world's leading manufacturer of pharmaceuticals; national independence takes priority over class struggle
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