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Synonyms for Precedency & Similar Words

Definition of precedency

noun
  1. 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"
  2. preceding in time
  3. the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony)

2 synonyms found

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What are synonyms for precedency?
Synonyms for precedency include: precedence, priority.
How many synonyms does precedency have?
Precedency has 2 synonyms.

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