paramountcy, noun

The rule or position of a paramount chief.

1971 Sunday Tribune 5 Dec. 23Involvement in politics would bring about the end of the Paramountcy.

1986 P. Maylam Hist. of Afr. People 137Supporters of the Pedi paramountcy freed themselves from Transvaal control.

The rule or position of a paramount chief.

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