"lord paramount" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lords paramount [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|lords paramount}} lord paramount (plural lords paramount)
  1. (law, historical) A lord holding land under allodial title and owing no rent or feudal obligations to another. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Law, Feudalism, Leaders, People
    Sense id: en-lord_paramount-en-noun-7djbu3la Disambiguation of Feudalism: 57 43 Disambiguation of Leaders: 53 47 Disambiguation of People: 45 55 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 72 28 Topics: law
  2. (law, historical, inexact) Synonym of overlord: any superior lord. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Law, Leaders, People Synonyms: overlord [synonym, synonym-of] Coordinate_terms: tenant-in-chief, mesne lord
    Sense id: en-lord_paramount-en-noun-QO04~wQf Disambiguation of Leaders: 53 47 Disambiguation of People: 45 55 Topics: law

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