In 1996 Brazil acted with Argentina and the United States to forestall a coup in Paraguay a recognition that the defence of democracy in the region should take precedence over a tradition of non-intervention in the affairs of neighbours.
In the accepted hierarchy of evidence generation, the results of a randomized, controlled clinical trial usually take precedence over other forms of evidence such as meta-analysis and observational studies.
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The new insurance law, expected to take effect next month, will force policyholders, who in bankruptcy proceedings take precedence over holders of subordinated debt, to lose out first.
This could happen if, for example, the rights of large multinationals and foreign governments were allowed to take precedence over the sorts of protections and rewards that have traditionally inspired American inventors.
Under the Act of Settlement males take precedence but this could change as part of a widespread review.
Become aware of when conformity to the group norm is counter-productive and should not be followed, when independence should take precedence and be adopted regardless of social rejection by that group.
"This new sanction at best represents a halfway house between the U.S. hawks and those in the U.S. who consider the stability of global markets should take precedence over punishing Iran and those who do business with it, " says Nigel Kushner, chief executive of Whale Rock Legal, a London law firm specializing in international trade and sanctions.
This is a cause, says Mr Howard, over which the improvement of the public services must now take precedence.
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But if roughing it is a bit too extreme, a new breed of boutique campsite, where tents take precedence over caravans has also emerged, offering facilities that actually work as well as winning extras like hammocks in the heather, mountain bike trails on site and even heated wooden wigwams for those looking to cheat a little.
The safety and security of Americans takes, and should take, precedence over economic interests.
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This is what I hope the next-gen consoles look like even if gameplay ought to take precedence over graphical fidelity though I fear the price point of a console may keep them from achieving the kind of power needed, at least early on in the generation.
The new legislation will end the system of male primogeniture, meaning male heirs will no longer take precedence over women in line to the throne.
"There were a lot of heroes that day and by no means am I to take precedence over them, " Burnette said.
Another important point to be taken from the data is that as ecosystems take precedence over devices, it is important to take into account the whole range of devices so as to paint a more accurate picture of market share.
Experts said the FTC's case rests on whether Intel's dominance of the PC chip industry is so great that antitrust law should take precedence over the intellectual property laws that Intel says should govern its behavior.
According to recent media reports, the Prince of Wales - while backing the end to male primogeniture (the principle that males take precedence in the royal succession) - has expressed concerns to officials about "unintended consequences" which could affect the monarch's role as Supreme Governor of the Church of England.
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