claim precedence

Frequency: 4.00.9 per million words

To assert or demand the right to be treated as more important.

precedenceVERB + precedence

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Examples (10)

  • The French kings claimed precedence over those of Spain.
  • Each department claimed precedence for its own budget proposal.
  • The oldest son claims precedence in the line of succession.
  • In the emergency room, life-threatening injuries claim precedence over minor cuts.
  • The company claimed precedence based on its long-standing history in the industry.
  • No single group can claim precedence in this multicultural society.
  • The ambassador claimed precedence at the formal dinner because of his rank.
  • Different scientific theories claim precedence in explaining the phenomenon.
  • The local community claimed precedence in the decision-making process regarding the new park.
  • Lawyers claimed precedence for the earlier ruling in the landmark case.