“priority claim”

This page presents an official legal definition of “priority claim” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: United States United States

An unsecured claim that is entitled to be paid ahead of other unsecured claims that are not entitled to priority status. Priority refers to the order in which these unsecured claims are to be paid.

Source: Glossary of Legal Terms (United States Courts)