The Tang emperors were in support of the Daoists, and in 637 issued an edict that secured the precedence of Daoism over Buddhism.
Normally, shareholders and unsecured creditors lose all or most of their investment in a bankruptcy proceeding, because secured creditors take precedence and debt owed to them usually exceeds the value of the assets.
Securing the other person's affection takes precedence over earning their respect, commitment, physical intimacy or even their love.
With the standard private's $50-a-month 50-a-monthely to sustain Robinson's taste for the good life, he was happy for Mike Jacobs, the most powerful figure in boxing at the time, to hastily secure a few paydays before his war duties took precedence.
The American-backed version acknowledges a right "to take measures necessary to address these public health crises, in particular to secure affordable access to medicines," but it insists that the Trips agreement takes precedence.
People who are more communitarian think the collective is responsible for securing the conditions for individual well-being and sometimes should be able to take precedence over the interests of individuals if there is a conflict.
Rangers great Sandy Jardine believes securing the club's future against a backdrop of uncertainty and financial problems takes precedence over celebrating the 40th anniversary of their only European trophy win.
The main reasons for this confirmation are that a British newspaper already revealed it and, second, to secure a stronger position that Davis has diplomatic immunity -- a special privilege that has precedence of being extended to officers of the CIA.
Thomas, who played 100 games for Wales, believed that precedence should have been give to ensuring that the Welsh finished high in the world rankings to secure a good World Cup draw.
Andy Street, who became West Midlands mayor in May, warned that leaving the European Union was "high stakes" for the region and that securing the economy "must take precedence".
Being secure to market must often take precedence over being first to market.
