Preaudience
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Precedence of rank at the bar among lawyers. UK, historical, uncountable
"A patent of precedence is sometimes granted cedence to barristers , which entitles them to such rank and preaudience as are assigned in their respective patents"
Example
More examples"A patent of precedence is sometimes granted cedence to barristers , which entitles them to such rank and preaudience as are assigned in their respective patents"
Etymology
From pre- + audience, i.e. the right to be heard before another.
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