Precedes
/prɪˈsiːdz/
Definitions
- (v.) To come before in time, order, or rank.
The statute precedes the regulation in chronological order.
- (v.) To have priority over or take precedence before another legal provision or document.
The constitutional provision precedes conflicting state laws.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'precedes' often clarifies temporal or hierarchical order, ensuring clarity on which provision governs when conflicts arise.
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