antecedence
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antecedence
noun
- The act, condition, or right of preceding: precedence, precedency, priority, right of way. See precede/follow.
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antecedence
IN BRIEF: n. - Preceding in time.
Tutor's tip: A legal system is built upon "antecedence" (precedence), while grandparents are the "antecedents" of their grandchildren.
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