precedence
n[U]
~ (over sb/sth) right to come before sb/sth in time, order, rank, etc (在時間、 順序、 行列等上)領先於某人[某事物]的權利; 優先權
The longest-serving officer always takes precedence. 任職時間最長的官員事事優先.
The elder son has precedence over the younger one. 長子較之非長子享有優先權.
The needs of the community must take precedence over (ie must be met before) individual requirements. 公眾的利益高於個人的利益.
a list of the English aristocracy in order of precedence, ie in order of social rank 按社會等級排列的英國貴族名單.