prior claima person’s right to something which is considered more important than another person’s right to the same thing 优先权 His own children have a prior claim to the business. 他自己的孩子可以优先获得这家企业。
prior claim• You have a prior claim on him.• Ace had a prior claim on the Doctor's affections.• Bondholders, on the other hand, have a prior claim on the firm.
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