Example sentences of "[pron] take precedence over " in BNC.
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| 1 | During the 1520s , this theological orthodoxy came under challenge throughout Europe from the new ideas of the continental reformers , Martin Luther and Ulrich Zwingli , both of whom claimed that the truth of their new theology was evident from scripture and based upon a biblical authority which took precedence over tradition and papal decree . |
| 2 | Yet within nine months of taking office the Government had introduced a New Towns Bill , which took precedence over the promised measure on compensation and betterment ( Cullingworth , 1979 ) . |
| 3 | Well to cut a long story short , and bear in mind the fact that seniority and everything took precedence over e everything else , all things being equal . |
| 4 | This Community law is applied through the courts of the Member States , where it takes precedence over any national law ; Martin Howe again : |
| 5 | It takes precedence over any conflicting common law and is superior to the conventions of the Constitutions and to works of authority . |
| 6 | The literary bias of British film reviewing has rarely been quite so plainly stated — Coward is the established name , his reputation guaranteed by years of theatrical success , hence he takes precedence over the mere maker of pictures . |