Definitions

1. noun

the state or fact of being earlier in order of time or priority

“The doctor gave the patient with the highest precedence in the emergency room treatment.”

2. noun

a rule or principle that governs the order or priority of something

“The hospital’s triage system was based on a set of precedence rules.”

3. verb

to come or be before something in order of time or priority

“The first batch of supplies will precedence the second batch in delivery.”