Since he had been commissioned colonel before Paul was commissioned the same rank, Slough claimed seniority and took command of the fort.

Carrington took three batteries of the 1st Regiment south with Johann de Kalb in 1780, but Harrison arrived "unexpectedly" to claim seniority.

When it came to second-rate, he claimed seniority.

I suggested that he could have the honour but he claimed seniority over the machete used to chop the bunch.

Since the extinction of the Korecki family in the 17th century, the Golitsyns have claimed dynastic seniority in the House of Gediminas.

Others who have not been laid off but seek a more desirable post can also claim seniority, forsaking their class and creating disruption for those children.

The Baron said: "I would certainly not claim seniority over one who was the chief of security and intelligence for King Vilkata."

Rankin is Harawira's cousin and claims seniority over the Harawira family in the Matarahurahu hapū.

Mr. Castro claimed seniority in the struggle by asking, "Who knows better than the country situated only 90 miles from the biggest superpower of the world?"

However, by claiming seniority as a brevet lieutenant colonel, Fetterman asked for and was given command of the relief party.