precedence
precedence (pres-[schwa]-d[schwa]nts or pr[schwa]-seed-[schwa]nts), n. 1. The order or priority in place or time observed by or for persons of different statuses (such as political dignitaries) on the basis of rank during ceremonial events. 2. Generally, the act or state of going before something else according to some system of priorities. 3. Parliamentary law. The […]