The word "precedence" refers to the condition of being considered more important or having priority over something else. It implies that one thing is given higher importance or takes precedence over another. Full definition
For many American families, their dreams for the future have been put on hold indefinitely because their immediate necessities take precedence over taking a gamble with a big financial risk. (creditdonkey.com)
Sick people have a way of taking precedence over paperwork. (policygenius.com)
Then the contradictions within the world order would begin to make sense; injustice, the fact that might takes precedence of right among the nations as well as in the existence of a single people, would disappear; then it would become evident who is the Lord of the world — in the Kingdom of God. (religion-online.org)