juniority

[ joon-yawr-i-tee, -yor- ]

noun

1. the state or fact of being junior in age, rank, standing, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of juniority¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; junior + -ity

Example Sentences

That accident cannot react upon this child to invest him with the privileges of absolute juniority.

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To me, in honor of my 'juniority,' as Mrs. Fanning said, was assigned a place near her.

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He did his best to avenge his juniority as time passed on by an enormous length of limb.

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Had a vast knowledge of the aboriginal tribes; was, in spite of his juniority, the greatest authority on the aboriginal Gullals.

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