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precedence over
*precedence over someone or something
the right to come before someone or something else; greater importance than someone or something else. (*Typically: take ~; have ~; be given ~.) Ambulances have precedence over regular cars at intersections. My manager's concerns take precedence over mine.
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
| Kale | | KAH-le | Hawaiian |
| Alvin | | ['ælvin] | |
| Uri | | - | Biblical, Biblical Latin, Hebrew |
| RÓŻA | | RUW-zhah | Polish |
| Salvator | | - | Late Roman |
| Detlef | | DET-lef (Low German) | Low German, German |