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supremacy

nounfeminineformal/supɾɨmɐˈsiɐ/medium

su·pre·ma·ci·a

Definition

The position or condition of being supreme, of having authority, power, or quality superior to all others.
Naval supremacy was crucial for the empire.
The supremacy of constitutional law was debated.
Common collocations
air supremacywhite supremacybattle for supremacyassert supremacy

Etymology

Do latim 'suprematia', de 'supremus' (supremo).

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