Paramountcy

The doctrine of paramountcy is the legal principle that reconciles contradicting or conflicting laws in a federalist state. Where both the central government and the provincial or state governments have the power to create laws in relation to the same matters, the laws of one government will be given priority over the other through the doctrine.

See also

Paramountcy (Canada)
Implied repeal, Doctrine of
Preemption (law)
Supremacy
Supremacy Clause

Translation of "Paramountcy"

French: Prépondérance.