Precedence

Definition of Precedence

Pre`ced´ence
n.1.The act or state of preceding or going before in order of time; priority; as, one event has precedence of another.
2.The act or state of going or being before in rank or dignity, or the place of honor; right to a more honorable place; superior rank; as, barons have precedence of commoners.
Which of them [the different desires] has the precedency in determining the will to the next action?
- Locke.

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back burner, front burner, high status, precedency, priority
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