Sequential hierarchy of nominal importance of persons or organizations

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Two physicians outside the bedroom of a desperately sick man: each physician invites the other to enter first. Coloured lithograph by J.B., 18--.

The right of precedence between physicians and civilians enquired into ... / Written by Dr. Swift.

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Precedence

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Two physicians outside the bedroom of a desperately sick man: each physician invites the other to enter first. Coloured lithograph by J.B., 18--.

The right of precedence between physicians and civilians enquired into ... / Written by Dr. Swift.