act or fact of preceding.

the right to precede in order, rank, or importance; priority.

the fact of preceding in time; antedating.

the right to precede others in ceremonies or social formalities.

the order to be observed in ceremonies by persons of different ranks, as by diplomatic protocol.

noun

inferiority , last , lowest

noun

antecedence , anteposition , earliness , lead , precedency , precession , preeminence , preexistence , preference , prevenience , previousness , primary , priority , rank , seniority , superiority , supremacy , right of way , importance