seniority

名词 seniority:

1. higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service
   同义词：senior status, higher status, higher rank
2. the property of being long-lived
   同义词：longevity

1. Does seniority give one the right to command?
   难道年长资深就有权发号施令吗?
2. Should promotion be through merit or seniority?
   晋升应该凭成绩还是靠年资？