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
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Recent Examples of right-of-way
Under a franchise agreement, a municipality allows a utility to use the public right-of-way to install and maintain infrastructure — such as poles, wires and pipes — to deliver electricity and natural gas to customers.
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
Huntley village officials say the blow-up likeness of the store’s namesake, as well as a temporary banner and outdoor merchandise that stretch into the public right-of-way, all violate municipal code.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
All serious rail advocates want a dedicated right-of-way for the high-speed rail that much of the rest of the world enjoys.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Veith also became the city’s lead attorney, for a while, on a decade-long effort led by churches, nonprofits and owners of corner properties to challenge their municipal right-of-way street assessments.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2025
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
Huntley village officials say the blow-up likeness of the store’s namesake, as well as a temporary banner and outdoor merchandise that stretch into the public right-of-way, all violate municipal code.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
All serious rail advocates want a dedicated right-of-way for the high-speed rail that much of the rest of the world enjoys.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Veith also became the city’s lead attorney, for a while, on a decade-long effort led by churches, nonprofits and owners of corner properties to challenge their municipal right-of-way street assessments.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right-of-way
Noun
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Will the Council let the political calendar take precedence?—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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Even Murphy, a center back, has taken precedence over Rosenberry out wide.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Membership includes priority reservations and complimentary services such as valet parking for one vehicle for up to 30 nights, a car wash, and spa services.—
Chris Dong,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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Looking ahead, our priorities include deepening supply chain transparency, supporting regenerative farming practices, and expanding programs like rug recycling and material circularity.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Right-of-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right-of-way. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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