The committee debated the various precedences that would determine who spoke first at the conference.

In the emergency meeting, patient safety was given precedence over all other considerations.

The committee debated the relative precedencies of the proposed initiatives before finalizing the agenda.

The precedency given to safety considerations over cost-cutting ultimately saved lives.

The tribunal's decision was heavily criticized because it relied on a precedented interpretation that many considered outdated.

Although archaic, a legal historian noted that the 19th-century ruling precedented numerous later interpretations.

By precedenting the dismissal of minor infractions, the manager unintentionally established a costly organizational norm.

She precedently checked the venue to ensure everything was ready.

The committee reviewed historical precedents before drafting the new policy.

The new judge precedents every controversial ruling by reviewing past case law.