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单词 precedence
释义 prece·dence
\÷ˈpresədən(t)s, prēˈsēdən(t)s, prə̇ˈs- also ÷ˈpresedən- sometimes ÷ˈprestən-\ noun
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1.
 a. obsolete : antecedent
 b. : the fact of preceding in time : the earlier place or occurrence
2. : the right or privilege of preceding others
 < dealt cards for precedence — Evelyn Waugh >
specifically : the right to superior honor on a ceremonial or formal social occasion
 < ladies always have the precedence of gentlemen — Noreen Routledge >
3. : the order of preference (as in seats of honor or initiative of departure) observed usually according to rank on ceremonial or formal social occasions
 < seated the officials and diplomats according to precedence >
4. : consideration before others : priority of importance : preference
 < weapons must … take precedence of exports — Vera M. Dean >
 < a motion to adjourn has precedence over all others >
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