noun
- plural of paramountcy; the state or condition of being paramount or supreme; supreme authority or dominance
Usage: formal; often used in historical or political contexts
Examples
- The colonial paramountcies established by European powers shaped much of world history.
- Multiple paramountcies cannot coexist in the same territory without conflict.
- The treaty recognized the paramountcies of different nations over their respective spheres of influence.
- Historical paramountcies often crumbled when challenged by emerging powers.
- The concept of paramountcies was central to understanding imperial relationships.
- Legal scholars debated the legitimacy of various paramountcies claimed throughout history.