paramount
adj. 1 supreme; most important. 2 in supreme authority. [anglo-french par by, amont above: see *amount]
a. Having the highest rank or jurisdiction; superior to all others; chief; supreme; preeminent; as, a paramount duty.
adj. 1 supreme; most important. 2 in supreme authority. [anglo-french par by, amont above: see *amount]
a. Having the highest rank or jurisdiction; superior to all others; chief; supreme; preeminent; as, a paramount duty.