n.
Precedence.
antecedence
Dictionary:
an·te·ce·dence (ăn'tĭ-sēd'ns)  |
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noun
- The act, condition, or right of preceding: precedence, precedency, priority, right of way. See precede/follow.
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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.
| WordNet: antecedence |
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
preceding in time
Synonyms: priority, antecedency, anteriority, precedence, precedency
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