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precedence - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'precedence' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Precedence [ n.]
- Alt. of Precedency

Meaning of 'precedence' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . precedence [ n]
Meaning (1):
- status established in order of importance or urgency
Example in sentence:
  • ...its precedence as the world's leading manufacturer of pharmaceuticals;
  • national independence takes priority over class struggle

Nearby Words:

pre- preaccusation preace preach preached preacher preachership preachify preaching preachman

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