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precedency

pre·ce·dency

UK/ˈpɹɛsɪdənsi/ uncommon obsolete

noun

1.

status established in order of importance or urgency

  • “...its precedence as the world”
  • “;”
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2.
3.

the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony)

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Origin

From precedent + -ency.

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