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primacy

How to use primacy in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for primacy.

Editorial note

And therefore I do not believe in the primacy of the scientific method as a source of knowledge.

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Quick take

the state of being first in importance

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of primacy gathered in one view.

noun

the state of being first in importance

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for primacy.

noun

the state of being first in importance

Example sentences

1

And therefore I do not believe in the primacy of the scientific method as a source of knowledge.

2

If by 'if by "if by 'if by whiskey'"' you mean to usurp primacy by passing judgement, I remind you, judge not lest ye be judged.

3

Yeah, China's bad, but just wait until the US finds itself toppled from economic primacy and see what information they start pulling out then.

4

My foundational principle is freedom from use of force or aggression, and the primacy and sovereignty of the individual.

5

But to do so it requires obedience to a lie, and there are those who believe that truth and reality are too important to allow a comforting lie to have primacy.

6

It's unfortunate that the article doesn't try to actually make the case for the primacy of linguistic communication, and I'm not going to take the time to do it here either.

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"...shareholder primacy theory was first advanced by economists, not lawyers.

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This is why many Marxists have called for the abolition of the family, and why Marxist-Feminism exists -- it's just an extension of dialectical materialism with primacy placed on gender relations.

9

So... as long as there are two or more parties within the State, squabbling about issues unrelated to the over-reach of executive power, spying, police militarization, etc -- it's not a Police State?Surely every police state has had factions that have vied for political primacy via such side-shows.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use primacy in a sentence?

And therefore I do not believe in the primacy of the scientific method as a source of knowledge.

What does primacy mean?

the state of being first in importance

What part of speech is primacy?

primacy is commonly used as noun.