antecedence

[an-tuh-seed-ns] /ˌæn təˈsid ns/
noun
1.
the act of going before; precedence.
2.
priority.
3.
Astronomy. (of a planet) apparent retrograde motion.
Origin
1525-35; antecede + -ence
Can be confused
antecedence, antecedents.
Examples from the web for antecedence
  • The examiner should make constructive suggestions as to how to correct any antecedence problem.
British Dictionary definitions for antecedence

antecedence

/ˌæntɪˈsiːdəns/
noun
1.
precedence; priority
2.
(astronomy) retrograde motion