PRECEDENCE OVER SOMEONE OR SOMETHING

precedence over someone or something: translation

*precedence over someone or something

the right to come before someone or something else; greater importance than someone or something else. (*Typically: take \precedence over someone or something; have \precedence over someone or something; be given \precedence over someone or something.) •

Ambulances have precedence over regular cars at intersections.

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My manager's concerns take precedence over mine.