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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