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.ə.dens/

the condition of being dealt with before other things or of being considered more important than other things:

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Precedence must be given to the injured in the evacuation plans.

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