Crossword clues for the word: PRECEDENCE The word PRECEDENCE has appeared as an answer to at least 5 crossword clues on different crossword puzzles. Crossword clues for PRECEDENCE Showing 1 to 5 of 5 results Clue(s) Coppers to arrest socialist outside church as priority Order observed by protocol. Pecking-order right Right to preferential treatment Superiority in rank.