Supreme
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Bouvier (1914), Kinney (1893), Anderson (1889), Stimson (1881)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
That which is superior to all other things; as, the supreme power of the state, which is an authority over all others; the supreme court, which is superior to all other courts.
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
That which is superior to all other things.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
Superior to others; highest; of the last resort Applied commonly to the highest court of a state.
A Dictionary of Law
William C. Anderson · 1889
' Superior to all others; of the last resort; highest: as, the supreme Magistrate, the supreme court, the supreme powef of a State, the supreme law of the land. Opposed to inferior, subordinate, superior, qq. V. See Court; Law; Magistrate.
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law
Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881
v. Court, 104, 108. Supreme Court of Judicature: V. Court, 19, 101. S\a,fr. Upon. Sur cognisance, etc., Sur done, etc.; v. Fine. Sur cui in vita: v. Cui in vita. Sur disclaimer: a writ in the nature of a writ of right brought by the lord against a tenant who had disclaimed his tenure, to recover the land. Surcesser,^. To supersede; desist.