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Definition of primacy

primacy

/ˈpɹaɪ.mə.si/
pri · ma · cy
Adverb:primarily
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Plural:primacies
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Adjective:primary
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• noun

1

The fact of being primary, most important, or first in rank, authority, or value.

Example

"The treaty established the primacy of international law over domestic legislation in trade disputes."

2

The office, rank, or authority of an ecclesiastical primate or archbishop.

Example

"During the medieval period, the two archdioceses frequently disputed the ecclesiastical primacy of the realm."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French 'primacie' and Medieval Latin 'primatia', derived from Late Latin 'primas' ('leader, chief, person of the first rank'), from Latin 'primus' ('first').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Primacy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/primacy
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