The part of a contractually due sum that is paid or received in advance for a good, service or social security payment.
Prior claim (on payment, or on purchasing something); the first rights to obtain a particular payment or product.
Advancement to a higher position or office; promotion.
A position (especially in the Church of England) that provides profit or prestige.
A mixture of flour, water and yeast that is allowed to ferment prior to another baking process