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precedency

/pres-i-duhn-see, pri-seed-n-see/US // ˈprɛs ɪ dən si, prɪˈsid n si //

先例,优先权,前例,资格

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural prec·e·den·cies.

    • : precedence.

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Examples

  • There is no precedency in a French assembly except amongst the Military.

  • We will not take upon ourselves the invidious office of settling precedency between two such writers.

  • Perhaps the offspring of Teppahoo and Tetteehowdeeah were destined to satisfy some cruel adjustment of rank and precedency.

  • Johnson at once felt himself roused; and answered, "Sir, there is no settling the point of precedency between a louse and a flea."

  • I had read my last story, and it now only remained for chance to decide the question of precedency between Owen and Morgan.