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supremacy

noun su·prem·a·cy \sə-ˈpre-mə-sē, sü- also -ˈprē-\

: the quality or state of having more power, authority, or status than anyone else : the state of being supreme

plural su·prem·a·cies

Full Definition of SUPREMACY

: the quality or state of being supreme; also : supreme authority or power

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supreme + -acy (as in primacy)

First Known Use: 1537

Synonyms: ascendance (also ascendence), ascendancy (also ascendency), dominance, domination, dominion, hegemony, imperium, predominance, predominancy, preeminence, reign, sovereignty (also sovranty)

SUPREMACY Defined for Kids

noun su·prem·a·cy \su̇-ˈpre-mə-sē\

plural su·prem·a·cies

: the highest rank, power, or authority

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