precedence; precedency

precedence; precedency is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] The act or state of preceding or going before in order of time; priority; as, one event has precedence of another.

[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. Which of them [the different desires] has the precedency in determining the will to the next action Locke.

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