preceeds

"of" = possession, ie. belongs to the parentheses is the definition or explanation of the word preceeds it :

China (Province of Taiwan) on WHO website Michael Turton 2009

This is a near impossible standard to reach, thus one of the two burglars who attacked his house dies, full trial, public oversight preceeds a not guilty verdict, justice upheld

Have You Heard The One About……. « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2009

Conceptualization of design preceeds its implementation.

Conceptualizing Design 2009

"People without ties to special interests, people with integrity and ethics and 'Country First' values in office, regardless of the letter than preceeds their name."

Schilling: 'I don't know' about Senate run 2009

When you say "agreement preceeds morality," you're following the social contract definition of morality.

Ayn Rand, Wise Philosopher Despite Some Bad Arguments, Bryan Caplan | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

I would suggest that you read Frye's essay "The Archetypes of Literature" first, if you can find it, it preceeds TAoC and lays out its basic assumptions.

Notes Toward a Theory of Narrative Modality Hal Duncan 2009

Pride is what usually preceeds a downfall .... foolish is what come after the fall jenn

Traficant mulling another run for Congress 2009

The best scene, visually, and probably because of its lack of words, is the feast that preceeds the encounter between Valere and Elomire, where a line of gorgeously costumed players or ghosts, one could not tell for sure, sit at a festive board bathed in luscious light and grapes, setting the period with ingenious grace.

Gwen Davis: La Bete Gwen Davis 2010

The best scene, visually, and probably because of its lack of words, is the feast that preceeds the encounter between Valere and Elomire, where a line of gorgeously costumed players or ghosts, one could not tell for sure, sit at a festive board bathed in luscious light and grapes, setting the period with ingenious grace.

Gwen Davis: La Bete Gwen Davis 2010

I admire him for even wanting to battle the mess that preceeds him.

Obama Says Iraq Security Improved - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008