Meaning of Precedency

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Precedency

1. 1
   n.

   The act or state of preceding or going before in order of time; priority; as, one event has precedence of another.

2. 2
   n.

   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.

3. 3
   n.

   The act or state of preceding or going before in order of time; priority; as, one event has precedence of another.

4. 4
   n.

   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.