Supremacy
/səˈprɛməsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The state or condition of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status.
The supremacy of federal law over state law is well established.
- (n.) The principle that a higher authority's laws prevail over those made by lower authorities.
The supremacy clause mandates that the Constitution overrides conflicting state laws.
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Commentary
Often used in constitutional contexts to denote the overriding power of certain laws or authorities over others.
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