Definitions
the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony)
Word origin
From Middle French précédence (“the state of preceding, anteriority”). Morphologically precede + -ence.
Used in a sentence
“Family takes precedence over work, in an emergency.”
“I wrote to […] Mr. Payne, who was wholly unconscious that we were engaged on the same work, and freely offered him precedence and possession of the field till no longer wanted.”
“he saw to my twelve packages on one hand while on the other he dealt with the Emir of the Sea, the harbour master, who in a green gown and yellow turban, was demanding precedence of some sort.”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“First claim”10 letters
02“Priority”10 letters
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