Order of precedence

Sequential hierarchy of nominal importance of persons

For the notion of order of precedence in mathematics and computer science, see order of operations.

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Orders of precedence

Argentina
Australia
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belgium
Brazil
Brunei
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Newfoundland and Labrador
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Chile
China
Hong Kong
Colombia
Denmark
European Union
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Guatemala
Holy See
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Ireland (1897–1922) (hist.)
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Malaysia
Johor
Kedah
Kelantan
Malacca
Negeri Sembilan
Pahang
Penang
Perak
Perlis
Sabah
Sarawak
Selangor
Terengganu
Malta
New Zealand
Nepal
Norway
Pakistan
Poland
Poland-Lithuania (hist.)
Portugal
Philippines
Romania
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Singapore
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Turkey
United Kingdom
England and Wales
Scotland
Northern Ireland
United States

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An order of precedence is a sequential hierarchy of importance applied to individuals,[1] groups, or organizations. For individuals, it is most often used for diplomats in attendance at very formal occasions. It can also be used in the context of medals, decorations, and awards.

A person's position in an order of precedence is not necessarily an indication of functional importance, but rather an indication of ceremonial or historical relevance; for instance, it may dictate where dignitaries are seated at formal dinners. The term is occasionally used to mean the order of succession—to determine who replaces the head of state in the event they are removed from office or incapacitated—as this order often correlates with importance.

Universities and the professions often have their own rules of precedence applying locally, based (for example) on university or professional rank, each rank then being ordered within itself on the basis of seniority (i.e. date of attaining that rank). Within an institution, the officials of that institution are likely to rank much higher in the order than in a general order of precedence—the chancellor or president of a university may well precede anyone except a head of state, for example. The same might be true for a mayor in their own city.

## Orders of precedence by country

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What follows are the general orders of precedence for different countries for state purposes, such as diplomatic dinners. These are made under the assumption that such functions are held in the capital; when they are held in another city or region, local officials such as governors would be much higher up the order. There may also be more specific and local orders of precedence, for particular occasions or within particular institutions.

### People

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* Argentine order of precedence
* Australian order of precedence
* Barbadian order of precedence
* Belgian order of precedence
* Bangladesh order of precedence
* Brazilian order of precedence
* Canadian order of precedence
* Catholic Church order of precedence
* Chilean order of precedence
* Chinese order of precedence
* Hong Kong order of precedence
* Colombian order of precedence
* Danish order of precedence
* French order of precedence
* German order of precedence
* Greek order of precedence
* Indian order of precedence
* Indonesian order of precedence
* Republic of Ireland order of precedence
* Israeli order of precedence
* Italian order of precedence
* Jamaican order of precedence
* Liechtenstein order of precedence
* Japanese order of precedence
* Malaysian order of precedence
* New Zealand order of precedence
* Nepalese order of precedence
* Norwegian order of precedence
* Pakistani order of precedence
* Philippine order of precedence
* Polish order of precedence
* Portuguese order of precedence
* Romanian order of precedence
* Singapore order of precedence
* Spanish order of precedence
* South Korean order of precedence
* Sri Lankan order of precedence
* Swedish order of precedence
* Swiss order of precedence
* Thai order of precedence
* Turkish order of precedence
* United Kingdom order of precedence
* England and Wales order of precedence
* Scottish order of precedence
* United States order of precedence

### Decorations and medals

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* Australian honours order of wearing
* Belgian honours order of wearing
* Canadian honours order of wearing
* German honours order of wearing
* Indian military decorations order of wearing
* New Zealand honours order of wearing
* Pakistan military decorations order of wearing
* Polish honours order of wearing
* South African military decorations order of wearing
* United Kingdom honours order of wearing
* United States military decorations order of wearing
* Texas military decorations order of wearing

## See also

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* List of heads of state by diplomatic precedence
* Order of succession
* Precedence of Livery Companies in the City of London (UK)
* Protocol
* Style
* Precedence among European monarchies
* Kamiza – in the case of Japan

## References

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1. ^ MVO, Christopher McCreery (2018-01-01). Order of Canada, Second Edition: Genesis of an Honours System. University of Toronto Press. p. 292\. ISBN 978-1-4875-0094-8.

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Phaleristics

Auxiliary science of history and numismatics about orders, decorations, and medals

Distinctions
(Lists)|

| By conferee|

| Founts of honour*|

* States
* and their national/public/official authorities
* Dynasties
* heads of currently or formerly sovereign royal families

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Private|

* Ecclesiastical
* Organisations
* Commercial
* (Self-styled order)

By type|

| Orders|

* Order of chivalry
* Military order
* Order of merit
* Royal family order

| Titles (Styles,
Post-nominal)|

| By function|

* Grand master
* Chancellor
* Treasurer
* Assessor
* Bailiff
* Prior
* Chaplain
* Master of ceremonies

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* Grand Cross / Grand Cordon
* Commander
* Officer
* Hospitaller
* Knight/Dame
* Postulant
* Squire
* Page

Jurisdictions|

* Charter
* Bailiwick
* Chapter
* Commandery
* Obedience
* Grand Lodge
* Lodge

Others,
by field|

| Military (List)|

* List of highest
* Campaign medal
* Law enforcement

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Civilian (List)|

| Society|

* Peace
* Intellectual freedom
* Human rights
* Law
* Humanitarianism
* Politics
* Volunteer

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Culture|

* Architecture
* Art
* Film
* History
* Literature
* Music
* Philosophy
* Poetry
* Theatre

* Science
* Religion-related
* Ecclesiastical
* Sports
* Scouting
* Beauty

By insignia
(Named after
people)|

| For wearing
(decorations)|

| Formal|

* Chelengk
* Collar
* Livery collar
* Grand Cross / Grand Cordon
* with sash
* Medal
* Necklet
* Medal bar
* Medal ribbon
* Robe of honour
* Tiraz

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Other|

* Rosette
* Award pin
* Lapel pin
* Collar pin
* Tie pin
* Badge
* Heraldic
* Pilgrim
* Championship belt
* Embroidered patch
* Epaulette
* Ribbon
* Ring
* Championship ring
* Button
* Campaign
* Service
* Shoulder mark
* Tie clip

Prizes|

* Booby prize
* Wooden spoon
* Deal toy
* Plaquette
* Prize book
* Prize money
* Prize of war
* War trophy
* Human trophy
* Rosette
* Trophy
* Acrylic
* Participation
* Prizes known as the Nobel of a field

Ceremonies
and events|

* Accolade
* Vigil
* Feoffment
* Passage fee
* Festival
* Vow
* Collar day

Related
organisations|

* Family history society
* Fraternity
* Confraternity
* Fraternal order
* Fraternities and sororities
* Secret society
* Guild
* Syndicate
* Learned society
* Fellowship
* Honor society
* Hereditary society
* Club
* Gentlemen's club
* International Commission for Orders of Chivalry
* Magical organization
* Religious order

Related
concepts|

* Chivalry
* Numismatics
* Heraldry
* Vexillology
* Service flag
* Battle honour
* Campaign streamer
* Nobility
* Order of precedence
* Taonga
* Honorary degree
* Devotional medal
* Awareness ribbon
* Code of conduct
* Code of honor
* High society

* * = Direct or indirect reference to fount of honour is the accepted criterion for official distinctions
* Category:Orders, decorations, and medals
* Wikipedia:WikiProject Orders, decorations, and medals
* Wikipedia:WikiProject Awards

Authority control databases

National|

* United States
* France
* BnF data
* Korea
* Israel

Other|

* Yale LUX

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