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precedence

[pres-i-duhns, pri-seed-ns]

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noun

act or fact of preceding.

the right to precede in order, rank, or importance; priority.

the fact of preceding in time; antedating.

the right to precede others in ceremonies or social formalities.

the order to be observed in ceremonies by persons of different ranks, as by diplomatic protocol.

Origin:
1475–85; preced(ent) + -ence

Can be confused: precedence, precedents, presidents.

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Precedence is always a great word to know.

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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

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For Keynes, surprisingly, philosophy took precedence over economics.

They worry that some rights will take precedence over others.

Current experience takes precedence over history.

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precedence or precedency (ˈprɛsɪdəns)

—n
1.	the act of preceding or the condition of being precedent
2.	the ceremonial order or priority to be observed by persons of different stations on formal occasions: the officers are seated according to precedence
3.	a right to preferential treatment: I take precedence over you

precedency or precedency

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Word Origin & History

precedence

late 15c., "being a precedent," from precedent (n.). Meaning "fact of preceding another, right of preceding another" is from c.1600.

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