Definitions

1. noun

the fact of occurring, being done, or being considered before something else

“The judge’s decision gave precedence to the victim’s testimony over the defendant’s alibi.”

2. noun

the order of importance or priority of something

“The company’s new policy gives precedence to employee safety over meeting deadlines.”

3. noun

a rule or principle that determines the order in which things are done or considered

“The court’s precedence set a new standard for handling similar cases in the future.”

4. verb

to have or give a higher priority or importance to something

“The new manager decided to precedence the team’s needs over the company’s profits.”