May I request a translation of a sentence from Latin to English?

I am translating a biography of Alessandro Farnese from French into English. The original source occasionally quotes a Latin phrase here and there. Most of them are known proverbs but this one comes from a letter written in the 16th century.

Tacita decisio controversiæ quam præcedendi desiderium pepererat in adventu.

The context is in regards to hierarchical protocol observed in the presence of Royalty at a dinner. Please met me know if more contextual information is needed or would be helpful.

Contributions will be noted in the acknowledgements of the completed book.

Regards