Paramount
/ˈpærəˌmaʊnt/
Definitions
- (adj.) More important than anything else; supreme.
The court ruled that the state constitution is paramount to local ordinances.
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- paramounts
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to indicate supreme authority or importance over other laws or claims.
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