seniority
noun
- person more older or occupied a particular position longer
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Pronunciation: /siːnɪˈɒɹɪti/ / /sinˈjɔɹɪti/ / /sinˈjɑɹɪti/
noun
Etymology: From Middle English senyoryte, from Medieval Latin senioritas, from Latin senior (“elder”).
- A measure of the amount of time a person has been a member of an organization, as compared to other members, and with an eye towards awarding privileges to those who have been members longer.
“It's an old-fashioned company, with parking spaces and other perks doled out on the basis of seniority.”