: to be more important (than something else) When it comes to making health care decisions, the patient's preference should take precedence. —often + over The safety of the children has/takes precedence over everything else.
What is the synonym of precedence?
ascendancy. (also ascendency), preeminence, primacy, supremacy.
How do you use the word precedence?
Precedence sentence example
- The Mayor takes precedence over all except the Queen. ...
- We gave only limited thought to the upcoming session as our pre wedding trip and plans took precedence in our hectic schedule. ...
- The Social or matriarchal took precedence of the Local or patriarchal organization.
