noun
- The plural of anteriority; the quality or state of being anterior (earlier in time, position, or order).
Usage: Formal or technical usage; Often used in philosophical, logical, or historical contexts
Examples
- The anteriorities of certain historical events shaped the course of civilization.
- In logic, the anteriorities of premises determine the validity of conclusions.
- The document establishes the anteriorities of the company's claims.
- Philosophers debated the anteriorities of cause and effect.
- The law recognizes the anteriorities of prior contracts over new agreements.