primacy
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The debate: The government says the changes would make the court more representative of Israel’s diversity and give elected lawmakers primacy over unelected judges.
From New York Times
Most governing lawmakers are nevertheless firmly behind the proposal, which they say would bolster democracy by giving the elected government primacy over unelected judges.
From New York Times
The government and its supporters say the change is necessary to make the court more representative of the diversity of Israeli society, and to give elected lawmakers primacy over unelected judges.
From New York Times
Supporters of the government say the measures will help elected lawmakers assert primacy over unelected judges.
From New York Times
The government and its mainly religious supporters say that the judiciary needs urgent change to ensure that elected lawmakers have primacy over unelected judges.
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
