PRECEDENTIAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Having precedence (especially because of longer service)

Example:

precedential treatment for senior members of the firm

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

senior (older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service)

Derivation:

precedence (status established in order of importance or urgency)

Credits