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	Pronounced	Usage
Sidney	['sidni]
FranČIŠEk	-	Slovene
Nicolette	[.nikə'let]
Makvala	-	Georgian
Rafinha	-	Portuguese
Chiranjeevi	-	Indian, Hindi, Telugu