seniority

/siːnɪˈɒɹɪti/ · noun

Meaning

A measure of the amount of time a person has been a member of an organization, as compared to other members, and with an eye towards awarding privileges to those who have been members longer.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

senior status(English)longevity(English)higher rank(English)higher status(English)hierarchy(English)tenure(English)qualification(English)service(English)agnatic(English)hansard(English)sworn(English)primogeniture(English)

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Sources

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