- the state or quality of being earlier in time, occurrence, etc.
- the right to precede others in order, rank, privilege, etc.; precedence.
- the right to take precedence in obtaining certain supplies, services, facilities, etc., especially during a shortage.
- something given special attention.
- highest or higher in importance, rank, privilege, etc.: a priority task.
- the condition of being prior; antecedence; precedence
- the right of precedence over others
- something given specified attention
