supremacy
/səˈpɹɛməsi/
the state of being supreme; highest authority
supremacy in a sentence
“The court's supremacy in interpreting the law was established.”
Origin of supremacy
Latin supremus (highest), superlative of superus (that is above), from super (above)
Related Words
jurisdiction
the official power to make legal decisions and judgments
prerogative
a right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group
mandate
an official order or commission; authority granted by voters
edict
an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority
decree
an official order issued by a legal authority
dictate
an order or principle that must be obeyed