precedence

BrE /ˈpresɪdəns/ AmE /ˈprɛsɪdəns/

noun en → es

1 PRIORITY [singular] B2

the fact of something being more important or coming before other things in order of importance or time

prioridad, precedencia

  • give precedence to somebody/something

Collocations precedence over something · take precedence over something

  • The company gives precedence to customer service.

    La empresa da prioridad al servicio al cliente.

2 LEGAL [singular] C1

the fact that a previous decision or law is used as an example for deciding similar cases in the future

precedente, jurisprudencia

  • set a precedent

Collocations legal precedence · establish a legal precedent

  • The court set a new legal precedent.

    El tribunal estableció un nuevo precedente legal.