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Precedence

/prˈɛsədəns/
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(noun) The state of preceding in importance or priority.

Tom set the precedence.
Can sea-based trade take precedence over land-based trade in Algeria?
CEFR Practice Quiz
Safety must always take ____ over speed when operating heavy machinery in the workplace.

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