Preeminence
/prɪˈɛmɪnəns/
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- (n.) The state of being superior to all others in authority, status, or importance, especially in a legal context.
The court's preeminence in interpreting constitutional law is well established.
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Preeminence often implies acknowledged superiority that affects legal authority or decision-making.
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