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juniority

[ joon-yawr-i-tee, -yor- ]

noun

  1. the state or fact of being junior in age, rank, standing, etc.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of juniority1

First recorded in 1590–1600; junior + -ity

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Example Sentences

That accident cannot react upon this child to invest him with the privileges of absolute juniority.

To me, in honor of my 'juniority,' as Mrs. Fanning said, was assigned a place near her.

He did his best to avenge his juniority as time passed on by an enormous length of limb.

Had a vast knowledge of the aboriginal tribes; was, in spite of his juniority, the greatest authority on the aboriginal Gullals.

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