Vocabulary
Precedence
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or rank.
Urdu meaning
فوقیت، پیش روی، سبقت
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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It further held that the doctrine of precedence has not been abrogated by the amendments to Article 189, but have merely been recalibrated.
Dawn Editorials —
Changing precedence
— 2026-04-26
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The bill`s passage faced significant opposition from both religious and mainstream parties over its proviso that it would have `overriding effect` meaning that when passed, it would have precedence over previous laws.
Dawn Editorials —
Protection for all
— 2025-12-04
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In terms of legal theory, the political has taken precedence over the legal and the just.
Dawn Editorials —
Men and laws
— 2025-11-15
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Fresh regulations to dispel the annual health epidemic were enforced.Sindh and KP should put political egos aside and do the same.The people`s well-being and that of scores of flood victims at the mercy of the elements must take precedence.
Dawn Editorials —
Dengue returns
— 2025-10-21
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COMMENTS on the decline and, in the most optimistic estimates, impending demise of the American empire often refer to the Roman Empire 2,000 years ago as a cautionary precedence.
Dawn Editorials —
Imperial decadence
— 2026-04-29
Synonyms
take priority over, be considered more important/urgent than, outweigh, supersede,
Curator example
“his desire for power soon took precedence over any other consideration”
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