overriding
/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈɹaɪdɪŋ/
noun 1adj 1
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among
Definitions
noun
1
The act or process by which something is overridden.
adj
1
Superior, of supreme importance in the case.
Our overriding concern is the safety of the children.
The overriding fear among the APPRG [All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group] was that the Treasury's micro-management of the rail industry would mean that it determines Great British Railway's future moves, rather than the DfT.
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Synonyms
adjective — having superior power and influence
- paramount
- predominant
- predominate
- preponderant
- preponderating
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Our overriding concern is the safety of the children.
Wiktionary02
The overriding fear among the APPRG [All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group] was that the Treasury's micro-management of the rail industry would mean that it determines Great British Railway's future move
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