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Having the highest rank or jurisdiction; superior to all others; chief; supreme; preeminent; as, a paramount duty.

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  1. a. Having the highest rank or jurisdiction; superior to all others; chief; supreme; preeminent; as, a paramount duty.
  2. n. The highest or chief.
  3. adj. having superior power and influence
  4. 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. The highest or chief. Milton.
  5. Having the highest rank or jurisdiction; superior to allothers; chief; supreme; preëminent; as, a paramount duty. "A traitorparamount." Bacon. Lady paramount (Archery), the lady making the bestscore.-- Lord paramount, the king.
  6. j:100 s having superior power and influence