order of precedence

Noun

Meaning

order of precedence (plural orders of precedence)

A ranking of items by a chosen attribute, especially a sequential hierarchy of nominal importance of people in royal courts and in governments.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

priority

Examples

The title was first referred to on government documents during the administration of Benjamin Disraeli but did not appear in the formal British Order of precedence until 1905. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel order of payment order of power order of Saint Benedict order of service order of size