Lord Paramount
/ˈlɔːrd pəˈræməʊnt/
Definitions
- (n.) A feudal superior with ultimate ownership and authority over all lands within a territory, prevailing over all other lords and tenants.
The lord paramount held the highest authority over the entire county, with all land ultimately held under his tenure.
Forms
- lord paramount
- lord paramounts
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Commentary
The term is chiefly historical, used in feudal law to denote the supreme lord to whom all other lords were subordinate; modern usage may be metaphorical.
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