How many letters does the top answer for “the act or state of following; -- opposed to precedence.” have?

The most common answer is subsequence (11 letters).

Crossword clue: the act or state of following; -- opposed to precedence.

2 answers found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

subsequence 11 letters web-def

following in time

subsequency 11 letters web-def

The act or state of following; -- opposed to precedence.