precedency

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In that year an action was brought by the Earl of Sutherland against the Earls of Crawford, Errol, and Marischal, to determine the question of precedency in the rolls of Parliament.

From Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight by Willcock, John

Now such a relation carries with it not merely precedency of honour, but superior authority.

From St. Peter, His Name and His Office As set forth in holy scripture by Allies, Thomas W.

He granted them their fast, but they would now grant no return; for now they presented “a Declaration” to the king, that tonnage and poundage must give precedency to religion!

From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 by Disraeli, Isaac

Population gathered around them—their precedency availed them nothing—they became nuisances, by the force of circumstances.

From Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) by School, A Sexton of the Old

If it had been a trumpery little baronetcy," said Minnie, strong in her new honours, "that would have been quite a different matter; but why should one give up one's precedency, and all that?

From A Country Gentleman and his Family by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)