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1. (n.) primacy
the state of being first in order, rank, importance, etc.
2. primacy
the office, rank, or dignity of an ecclesiastical primate.
3. primacy
the jurisdiction of a bishop, as a patriarch, over other bishoprics, or the supreme jurisdiction of the pope as supreme bishop.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME < ML prīmātia, alter. of L prīmātus (prīm(us)prime)
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1. (noun) primacy
the state of being first in importance
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1. (adj) primacy
the state or condition of being prime or first, as in time, place, rank, etc., hence, excellency; supremacy
2. (adj) primacy
the office, rank, or character of a primate; the chief ecclesiastical station or dignity in a national church; the office or dignity of an archbishop; as, the primacy of England
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