Primarily

/ˈpraɪ·mɛr·ɪ·li/

Definitions

  1. (adv.) In the first place; chiefly or principally relevant in law or legal interpretation.
    The court is primarily concerned with the constitutionality of the statute.

Commentary

Used to emphasize the main focus or primary basis in legal contexts, especially in statutory and constitutional interpretation.

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