Supreme
/səˈpriːm/
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- (adj.) Highest in rank, authority, or quality.
The Supreme Court holds the highest judicial authority in the country.
- (adj.) Final and not subject to further appeal or change.
The court’s decision is supreme and binding on all lower courts.
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Often used to denote ultimate legal authority, especially in judicial contexts.
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