Definition of PRECEDENCY

precedency

Meanings

Plural: precedencies

Noun

  • status established in order of importance or urgency
  • preceding in time
  • the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony)
  • Precedence; superiority.
  • The fact of serving as a precedent.

Origin / Etymology

From precedent + -ency.

Antonyms

posteriority

Scrabble Score: 20

precedency is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
precedency is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
precedency is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

precedency is a valid Words With Friends word