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Precedence vs Preemption - What's the difference?

precedence | preemption |

As nouns the difference between precedence and preemption

is that precedence is the state of preceding in importance or priority while preemption is preemption.

precedence

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The state of preceding in importance or priority.
    • Family takes precedence over work, in an emergency.

    Derived terms

    * order of precedence

    preemption

    English

    (wikipedia preemption)

    Alternative forms

    * (archaic) * (archaic) * pre-emption *

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The purchase of something before it is offered for sale to others.
  • The purchase of public land by the occupant.
  • (computing) The temporary interruption of a task without its cooperation and with the intention of resuming it at a later time.
  • (law) The displacement of a lower jurisdiction's laws when they conflict with those of a higher jurisdiction.