PARAMOUNT

paramount. Paramount, n. a chief; a. chief, superior

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Par″a‐mount (?), a. [[OF. par amont above; par through, by (L. per) + amont above. See Amount.]] 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.