seniority

se·nior·i·ty

noun \sēn-ˈyȯr-ə-tē, -ˈyär-\

Definition of SENIORITY

1

: the quality or state of being senior : priority

2

: a privileged status attained by length of continuous service (as in a company)

Examples of SENIORITY

1. Promotions are based on merit and seniority.
2. a teacher with less seniority
3. He has worked here longer than I have, so he has seniority over me.

First Known Use of SENIORITY

15th century

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

Rhymes with SENIORITY

majority, minority, priority, sonority, sorority