Precedency: meaning, definitions and examples

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precedency

[ ˈprɛsɪdənsi ]

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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.

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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.