Synonyms of right-of-way

right-of-way

noun

ˌrīt-ə(v)-ˈwā 

as in precedence

the right to one's attention before other things considered less important

the bill for emergency aid was immediately granted right-of-way

Synonyms & Similar Words

• precedence
• priority
• primacy
• urgency
• supremacy
• preference
• transcendence
• ascendancy
• preeminence
• succession
• sequence
• progression
• order
• transcendency
• front burner

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of right-of-way

Department policy requires officers to completely stop and determine the right-of-way before going through an intersection in these situations. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 26 June 2026

McVay, who is serving as the project lead after first getting involved about a year and a half ago, says the next step is securing a right-of-way permit from the city Development Services Department. — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2026

The spokesperson said Caltrans partners with local government agencies that are funded, trained and equipped to help people sheltering on state right-of-way to find alternative shelter options. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 17 June 2026

Among the city efforts Dunning said would be scaled back were facility maintenance, mowing and right-of-way upkeep in lower-priority areas, curb and sidewalk repairs and services in public-facing departments. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026