precedence
- noun (n)
Meaning: highest in rank first in order
Synonyms:
antecedence
anteposition
earliness
lead
precedency
precession
preeminence
preexistence
preference
prevenience
previousness
primary
priority
rank
seniority
superiority
supremacy
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