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anteposition
CIDE DICTIONARY
anteposition, n. [Cf. LL. antepositio. See Position.].
The placing of a before another, which, by ordinary rules, ought to follow it. [1913 Webster]
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anteposition
Precedence
N precedence, coming before, the lead, le pas, superiority, importance, antecedence, antecedency, anteriority, precursor, priority, precession, anteposition, epacme, preference, preceding, precedent, antecedent, anterior, prior, before, former, foregoing, beforementioned, abovementioned, aforementioned, aforesaid, said, precursory, precursive, prevenient, preliminary, prefatory, introductory, prelusive, prelusory, proemial, preparatory, before, in advance, seniores priores, prior tempore prior jure.For further exploring for "anteposition" in Webster Dictionary Online