noun Date: 1588 1. antecedent , the fact of preceding in time, 2. the right to superior honor on a ceremonial or formal occasion, the order of ceremonial or formal preference, priority of importance
PRECEDENCE
Meaning of PRECEDENCE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012