primacy

/ˈpraɪməsi/
noun
  1. The state of being most important or having the highest rank.
    • In many cultures, the primacy of family is deeply valued.
    • The primacy of safety is the company's top priority.
    • The primacy of evidence over opinion is essential in scientific research.
  2. The position of being the leader or the most powerful in a group or system.
    • The nation's primacy in global trade has been challenged by new competitors.
    • Historians debate the primacy of different empires in shaping the modern world.
    • The team's primacy in the league was secured after winning the championship.
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