Precedency: meaning, definitions and examples

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precedency

 

[ ˈprɛsɪdənsi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

government

The condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or rank.

Synonyms

precedence, preference, priority

Examples of usage

  • The President's schedule takes precedency over all other appointments.
  • In case of a conflict, the precedency should be given to the safety of the citizens.
  • The precedency of the matter was evident in the urgent actions taken by the authorities.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

The right to take precedence in obtaining payment from a debtor, especially in bankruptcy.

Synonyms

precedence, preference, priority

Examples of usage

  • The bank's precedency in the list of creditors allowed it to recover its funds first.
  • Creditors with precedency over others have a higher chance of recovering their debts.
  • The precedency of the bank's claim was recognized by the court.

Translations

Translations of the word "precedency" in other languages:

🇵🇹 precedência

🇮🇳 प्राथमिकता

🇩🇪 Vorrang

🇮🇩 prioritas

🇺🇦 пріоритет

🇵🇱 pierwszeństwo

🇯🇵 優先

🇫🇷 priorité

🇪🇸 prioridad

🇹🇷 öncelik

🇰🇷 우선순위

🇸🇦 أولوية

🇨🇿 priorita

🇸🇰 priorita

🇨🇳 优先

🇸🇮 prednost

🇮🇸 forgangur

🇰🇿 басымдық

🇬🇪 პრიორიტეტი

🇦🇿 üstünlük

🇲🇽 prioridad

Word origin

The word 'precedency' originated from the Middle English 'precedens', which came from the Latin word 'praecedentia', meaning 'going before'. The concept of precedence and priority has been a fundamental aspect of human societies throughout history, influencing decision-making in various fields such as government, law, and social interactions.

See also: precedence, predecessor.