precedence over

precedence over (someone or something)

An existing priority over someone or something else. I'm afraid their project has precedence over yours because they are so much nearer to completion. Applicants with spouses or civil partners serving in the military will take precedence over all others.

*precedence over someone or something

the right to come before someone or something else; greater importance than someone or something else. (*Typically: take ~; have ~; be given ~.) Ambulances have precedence over regular cars at intersections. My manager's concerns take precedence over mine.

See also: over, precedence

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

precedence over (someone or something)
have precedence over (someone or something)
precedence
take precedence over (someone or something)
center around
center around (someone or something)
exceed
exceed (someone or something) by (something)
exceed by
center on

References in periodicals archive

THE World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, has charged all Ahmadi Muslims to reflect upon their blessings and give their faith precedence over all other things.

Ahmadi Muslims should reflect on their blessings -Hazrat Masroor Ahmad

'Priority in such cases must be given to the right type of preparation for any upcoming Pakistan tours as service to our country takes precedence over all other considerations.'

Azhar Mahmood backs limited league participation for Pakistani players

Indeed, such is their determination to stick with the philosophy that has reaped huge rewards recently, Morgan believes it currently takes precedence over results - for the time being.

ENGLAND FIND THE SWEET SPOT; Skipper Morgan says carefree attitude helped national record run chase CRICKET

Whether the light reading was the same as when the teams left the field on day two should never have taken precedence over a global TV audience and a sold-out Oval - and an exciting finish engineered by the sides.

Cricket cruelly hamstrung by its own laws; 59 ROGER'S RANT

Some would argue bowl-outs devalue the Sykes Cup, which should take precedence over other competitions and be played in full.

Is it time for bowl-outs in the Sykes Cup? LEG GLANCES

There is one statement in the article that needs further clarification - "in 2011 the government introduced a 'specific performance law' which grants a contract of sale precedence over any pre-existing mortgage."

Warning over 'contract of sale'

Only about one in four Russians, for instance, are now prepared to sacrifice their own living standards for the sake of national greatness, and in one Levada Center poll only 12 percent said the state's interests take precedence over human rights.

The tsars come Out: a gloomy prognosis for Russian freedom

Rebuilding took precedence over Halloween festivities in Key West after Hurricane Wilma slammed the city on October 24.

Halloween in December

But as local cricket gurus will tell you club rivalries take precedence over anything else in the region - with residents of under-achieving villages bearing the taunts of their more successful competitors down the road.

Cricket: Peter the great leads NW

If there is any conflicting guidance pertaining to contracting, the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense and Army Federal Acquisition Regulation supplements will take precedence over this regulation and Department of Defense guidance.

Major revision to AR 70-1, Army Acquisition Policy (Jan. 30, 2004)

A personal conversation took precedence over a phone call, and a phone call over a letter.

Convicted by the word (a bishop discusses demands of communication)

Oxford appeared content to allow time in the middle to take precedence over run-scoring.

Rawnsley's spin sends Dark Blues tumbling

Again, atmosphere - enriched by Satie's eccentricities - takes precedence over information.

The Composers

However, during the legislative process, language was inserted to give the Code precedence over the BC with respect to Federal income taxes.

Individual bankruptcy - state and local income tax treatment can greatly differ from federal

词组	precedence over
释义	precedence over precedence over (someone or something) An existing priority over someone or something else. I'm afraid their project has precedence over yours because they are so much nearer to completion. Applicants with spouses or civil partners serving in the military will take precedence over all others. See also: over, precedence Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. precedence over someone or something the right to come before someone or something else; greater importance than someone or something else. (Typically: take ~; have ~; be given ~.) Ambulances have precedence over regular cars at intersections. My manager's concerns take precedence over mine. See also: over, precedence McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: precedence over (someone or something) have precedence over (someone or something) precedence take precedence over (someone or something) center around center around (someone or something) exceed exceed (someone or something) by (something) exceed by center on References in periodicals archive THE World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, has charged all Ahmadi Muslims to reflect upon their blessings and give their faith precedence over all other things. Ahmadi Muslims should reflect on their blessings -Hazrat Masroor Ahmad 'Priority in such cases must be given to the right type of preparation for any upcoming Pakistan tours as service to our country takes precedence over all other considerations.' Azhar Mahmood backs limited league participation for Pakistani players Indeed, such is their determination to stick with the philosophy that has reaped huge rewards recently, Morgan believes it currently takes precedence over results - for the time being. ENGLAND FIND THE SWEET SPOT; Skipper Morgan says carefree attitude helped national record run chase CRICKET Whether the light reading was the same as when the teams left the field on day two should never have taken precedence over a global TV audience and a sold-out Oval - and an exciting finish engineered by the sides. Cricket cruelly hamstrung by its own laws; 59 ROGER'S RANT Some would argue bowl-outs devalue the Sykes Cup, which should take precedence over other competitions and be played in full. Is it time for bowl-outs in the Sykes Cup? LEG GLANCES There is one statement in the article that needs further clarification - "in 2011 the government introduced a 'specific performance law' which grants a contract of sale precedence over any pre-existing mortgage." Warning over 'contract of sale' Only about one in four Russians, for instance, are now prepared to sacrifice their own living standards for the sake of national greatness, and in one Levada Center poll only 12 percent said the state's interests take precedence over human rights. The tsars come Out: a gloomy prognosis for Russian freedom Rebuilding took precedence over Halloween festivities in Key West after Hurricane Wilma slammed the city on October 24. Halloween in December But as local cricket gurus will tell you club rivalries take precedence over anything else in the region - with residents of under-achieving villages bearing the taunts of their more successful competitors down the road. Cricket: Peter the great leads NW If there is any conflicting guidance pertaining to contracting, the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense and Army Federal Acquisition Regulation supplements will take precedence over this regulation and Department of Defense guidance. Major revision to AR 70-1, Army Acquisition Policy (Jan. 30, 2004) A personal conversation took precedence over a phone call, and a phone call over a letter. Convicted by the word (a bishop discusses demands of communication) Oxford appeared content to allow time in the middle to take precedence over run-scoring. Rawnsley's spin sends Dark Blues tumbling Again, atmosphere - enriched by Satie's eccentricities - takes precedence over information. The Composers However, during the legislative process, language was inserted to give the Code precedence over the BC with respect to Federal income taxes. Individual bankruptcy - state and local income tax treatment can greatly differ from federal
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