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
A payment in advance.
An asset recognized in respect an expense incurred in a period for which the benefit will be received in a future period.