juniority

noun

ju·​nior·​i·​ty

jünˈyȯrətē,

-yär-,

-ətē,

-i

plural -es

: the quality, state, or relation of being junior

terms indicating relative rank of seniority or juniority

—J. F. Embree & W. L. Thomas

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