Seniority

[siːnɪ'ɒrɪtɪ] or [,sinɪ'ɔrəti]

(noun.) higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service.

Editor: Wallace--From WordNet

(n.) The quality or state of being senior.

Inputed by Cherie

n. Eldership.

Typist: Terrence

SYN:Eldership, priority, superiority

ANT:Juniority, inferiority, posteriority, subordination

Editor: Moore