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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

precedency

/prɪˈsɛdənsi/ noun · British & US
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What does precedency mean?

noun

The state or condition of being prior in time or order; the right or priority of being first in order or sequence.

Example

"The precedency of the new policy was debated by the committee."

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