An order of precedence is a sequential hierarchy of nominal importance of people; it is used by many organizations and governments.

One's position in an order of precedence is not necessarily an indication of functional importance, but rather an indication of ceremonial or historical relevance; for instance, it may dictate where dignitaries are seated at formal dinners. Additionally, it may serve as the order of succession to determine who replaces the head of state in the event they are removed from office or incapacitated, although the two terms are not interchangeable in most cases.

Lists

• Australian order of precedence
• Bulgarian order of precedence
• Canadian order of precedence
• French order of precedence
• German order of precedence
• Hong Kong order of precedence
• Indian order of precedence
• Italian order of precedence
• Jamaican order of precedence
• New Zealand order of precedence
• Norwegian order of precedence
• United Kingdom order of precedence
  • Order of precedence in England and Wales
  • Order of precedence in Scotland
  • Order of precedence in Northern Ireland
• Swiss order of precedence
• United States order of precedence

See also

• Order of succession
• Protocol
• Style

Orders of precedence

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