Primacy

/ˈpɹaɪ.mə.si/

Synonyms for "primacy" (145 found)

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cultural primacypolitical primacyprimacy effectprimacy in scienceprimacy of placestate of primacy

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It's that spirit—a faith in reason, and enterprise, and the primacy of right over might—that allowed us to resist the lure of fascism and tyranny during the Great Depression; that allowed us to build a post-World War II order with other democracies, an order based not just on military power or national affiliations but built on principles—the rule of law, human rights, freedom of religion, and speech, and assembly, and an independent press.

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The diplomat's assertion of the primacy of his nation's interests was seen as an invidious act by his nation's rivals.

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Tensions grew when the laity questioned the primacy of the clergy in moral decision-making.

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The court affirmed the primacy of federal law.

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