n. (also precedency)
1. priority in time, order, or importance, etc.
2 the right of preceding others on formal occasions.
Phrases and idioms:
take precedence (often foll. by over, of) have priority (over).
n. (also precedency)
1. priority in time, order, or importance, etc.
2 the right of preceding others on formal occasions.
Phrases and idioms:
take precedence (often foll. by over, of) have priority (over).
Oxford English vocab. Оксфордский английский словарь. 2012