PRECEDENCE


Meaning of PRECEDENCE in English

[ 'prɛsɪd(ə)ns , 'pri:- , prɪ'si:d(ə)ns ]

■ noun the condition of preceding others in importance, order, or rank.

↘an acknowledged or legally determined right to such ~.

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