Primacy
/ˈpraɪməsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The fact of being primary, preeminent, or more important than anything else.
The primacy of the Constitution guides all legal interpretations.
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Primacy often denotes hierarchical superiority, particularly in legal or constitutional contexts.
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