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seniority
[ seen-yawr-i-tee, -yor- ]
noun
- the state of being senior; priority of birth; superior age.
- priority, precedence, or status obtained as the result of a person's length of service, as in a profession, trade, company, or union:
First choice of vacation time will be given to employees with seniority.
seniority
/ ˌːɪˈɒɪɪ /
noun
- the state of being senior
- precedence in rank, etc, due to senior status
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of seniority1
Example Sentences
No matter our seniority, role or responsibilities, we all can make small, often low- or no-cost changes to the way we work.
The first thing to say is that it's nothing to do with seniority or youth - Australia had an average age of 28 in this series, compared to England's 27.
“Admittedly, seniority can be helpful. I think, more importantly, it does come back down to the relationships and the knowledge.”
Leadership in Igbuu follows a strict hierarchy, where seniority is based on how long one has been a member, not age.
"51Թs have consequences, particularly when they come from people in positions of seniority and power. They can legitimise hate, encourage division, and have serious repercussions."
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