Meaning of the word precedence in English

What does precedence mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

precedence

US /ˈpres.ə.dens/
UK /ˈpres.ɪ.dəns/
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Noun

the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or rank

Example:
Safety takes precedence over speed.
The urgent matters were given precedence.