imprimis
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mɪs, -ˈpri- adverb
in the first place.
Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English < Latin, contraction of phrase in prīmīs in the first place, above all
1425–75; late Middle English < Latin, contraction of phrase in prīmīs in the first place, above all
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| —adv | |
| archaic in the first place | |
| [C15: from Latin phrase in prīmīs, literally: among the first things] | |
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Imprimis
is always a great word to know.
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Example sentences
The first is whether the agency is required to apply the doctrine imprimis.
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