ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Precedency

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpɹɛsɪdənsi/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Precedency is a noun meaning Precedence; superiority.

Meaning

Precedence; superiority.

More Meanings

  1. (obsolete) The fact of serving as a precedent.

Example Sentences

Archimedes master of this Science, and who in truth and certaintie assumeth unto himselfe a precedencie above all others, saith, the Sunne is a God of enflamed yron.

Word Forms

Synonyms for precedency

Depending on context, synonyms include precedence, priority.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include priority, precedence, precession, preceder, precellency, priorate.

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