/ˈpresɪdəns/
pre·ce·dence AW
BrE /ˈpresɪdəns/
NAmE /ˈpresɪdəns/
[U]
~ (over sb/sth)
the condition of being more important than sb else and therefore coming or being dealt with first
SYN priority
She had to learn that her wishes did not take precedence over other people’s needs.
The speakers came on to the platform in order of precedence (= the most important one first).