precedency
precedency · precedencies
Precedence; superiorityPrecedence; superiority.
/ˈpɹɛsɪdənsi/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)Precedence; superiority.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)The fact of serving as a precedent.
More definitions
- status established in order of importance or urgency
- the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony)
- preceding in time
Origin
From precedent + -ency.From precedent + -ency.
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Forms
plural: precedencies| Singular | precedency |
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Synonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- status established in order of importance or urgency:precedencepriority
- the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony):precessionprecedence
- preceding in time:priorityantecedenceantecedencyanteriorityprecedence
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable