What does "paramount" mean?

Paramount: Having the highest rank or jurisdiction; superior to all others; chief; supreme; preëminent; as, a paramount duty. "A traitor paramount." Bacon. Lady paramount (Archery), the lady making the best score. -- Lord paramount, the king. Syn. Superior; principal; preëminent; chief.

Additional senses

  1. 2.The highest or chief. Milton.

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