Precedency Definition
precedency
- noun
- status established in order of importance or urgency; "...its precedence as the world's leading manufacturer of pharmaceuticals"; "national independence takes priority over class struggle"
- preceding in time
- the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony)
Words that rhyme with precedency
Usage tips for "precedency"
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