noun
seniority
see-nih-O-rih-tee
noun
1
The length of time someone has been part of an organization compared to others, often used to decide who gets certain privileges or promotions first.
"She got the corner office because of her seniority."
"Vacation days are allocated partly based on seniority."
How to Use Seniority
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow long you have been somewhere compared to everyone else, and the perks that come with it.
Common pairings
seniority system
gain seniority
based on seniority
Word Forms
seniorities plural
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin senioritas, built on Latin senior, "elder."