precedency

prec·e·den·cy

[pres-i-duhn-see, pri-seed-n-see]
noun, plural prec·e·den·cies.

Origin:
1590–1600; preced(ence) + -ency

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precedence or precedency (ˈprɛsɪdəns) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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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Precedency is always a great word to know.
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an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
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