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Term: Seniority

Definition: Seniority refers to the status or rank acquired by an individual based on their length of service or age within a particular organization, group, or community.

Parts of Speech: noun

Senses and Usages:

1. Length of Service: The length of time an individual has been associated with an organization, often determining their level of authority, privileges, or rights.
• Example sentence 1: The promotion was given to the employee with the highest seniority in the department.
• Example sentence 2: According to the company policy, layoffs will be based on seniority.
2. Age-based Ranking: The relative position or status one holds based on their age within a group, often determining privileges or benefits.
• Example sentence 1: The club grants seniority to its oldest members, who have been part of it for decades.
• Example sentence 2: In our family, the tradition is that seniority determines the seating arrangement during special occasions.

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