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Definition of “supremacy

supremacy (sʊˈprɛməsɪPronunciation for supremacy;sjʊ-) 

Definitions

noun

  1. supreme power; authority
  2. the quality or condition of being supreme

Usage examples

  • Now that the bell has died away to silence, the cat and the clock vie for supremacy in the noise department.
    Trenhalle, John, A Means to Evil (1993)
  • The triumph of the Rocket ensured the supremacy of steam for a century.
    New Scientist (1998)
  • In Red (over 700 employees), TELUS, the police service, WCB and Edmonton Community Services have long battled for supremacy.
    Edmonton Sun (2003)
  • For all the satisfaction gleaned from United's domestic supremacy , it is the domination of Europe that occupies Ferguson's dreams.
    Glasgow Herald (2001)
  • The parties of the Right are also locked into a battle for supremacy within the coalition.
    Wright, Vincent, The Government and Politics of France (1989)

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