seniority

seniority
noun
VERB + SENIORITY
have
lose
SENIORITY + NOUN
system

It is believed that the seniority system reduces competition between co-workers.

PREPOSITION
by seniority

Promotion in the job was by seniority.

seniority over

She had seniority over three members of the department.

PHRASES
in order of seniority

On the death of the captain, the officer next in order of seniority assumed command.


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