Prime
/ˈpraɪm/
Definitions
- (adj.) Of first importance; principal.
He was the prime candidate for the position.
- (n.) The state or time of greatest strength, vigor, or success in a person's life.
She was in the prime of her career.
- (v.) To prepare or make ready for a particular purpose or event.
They primed the pump before starting it.
Forms
- primes
- primed
- priming
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'prime' often denotes principal importance or priority; clarity is key to avoid ambiguity with mathematical or everyday uses.
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