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precedence
/ˈpresɪdəns/
noun
pierwszeństwo
Also
priorytet(m)
Definition
The condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in order, rank, or importance.
Examples
Safety takes precedence over speed in this project.
Bezpieczeństwo ma pierwszeństwo przed szybkością w tym projekcie.
The new law gives precedence to environmental protection.
Nowe prawo daje priorytet ochronie środowiska.
His long service gave him precedence in the promotion queue.
Jego długi staż dał mu pierwszeństwo w kolejce do awansu.
Synonyms
Collocations
take precedencegive precedenceprecedence over
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