Hierarchies
/'haɪəˌrɑrkiz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of hierarchy, meaning systems or organizations in which elements are ranked one above another.
Legal hierarchies determine the authority of laws and courts in a jurisdiction.
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Commentary
'Hierarchies' is primarily a plural noun and typically refers to ranked legal or organizational systems; definitions derive from 'hierarchy.'
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