seniority

In a society that puts so much emphasis on seniority, Mr Tsuji's surname was crucial to his ability to make major changes at Sanrio.

He was the 20-year-old kid from the dusty fields of Etchohuaquila, Mexico, who was summoned to be the starting pitcher in the ’81 season opener when two other starters with experience and seniority came down with injuries.

It isn’t surprising the Gambling Commission would have wanted to speak to the former deputy prime minister, given the seniority of his position at the time within the government and the Conservative Party.

Claiming seniority, Dumas went into Bongo’s office first.

He was wanted by the US due to his links and seniority within Hezbollah, a group that has been proscribed a terrorist organisation by Israel, the UK, US and other countries.