primacy

noun4

1. •
   The state or condition of being prime or first, as in time, place, rank, preference etc.

   • The court affirmed the primacy of federal law.
   • He argued for the primacy of reason over emotion.
2. •
   The office, rank, or character of a primate (chief ecclesiastical dignity in a church).
3. •
   The office or dignity of an archbishop.
4. •
   (no longer used) Excellence; supremacy.