seniority
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/ˌsiːnˈjɔːrəti/
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/ˌsiːniˈɒrəti/
being older or having a higher position than others
In many cultures, people with seniority are given more respect.
your rank at work based on how long you have been there
The company's seniority system rewards long-term employees with better benefits.