precedency

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A dignity or degree of honor next below a baron and above a knight, having precedency of all orders of knights except those of the Garter.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

Flintyheart was second, while the others were arranged by some rule of precedency that was known to themselves.

From The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts by Cooper, James Fenimore

One of the most honourable privileges granted to the Athletic victors, was the right of precedency at the public games.

From The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) by Rollin, Charles

Age, the foundation of rank and precedency in rude as well as civilized societies, 297.

From An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations by Garnier, Germain

One day there happened some words between the Ant and the Fly about precedency, and the point was argued with great warmth and eagerness on both sides.

From ?sop's Fables, Embellished with One Hundred and Eleven Emblematical Devices. by ?sop