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A chief ecclesiastic; part of the style and title of an archbishop. Thus, the archbishop of Canterbury is styled "Primate of all England;" the archbishop of York la "Primate of England." Wharton. … [Read more...] about PRIMATE

Latin: In old English law. A first-born or eldest son. Bract fol. … [Read more...] about PRIMOGENITUS

The most important. Preferred. First. Fr. In French law. The price of the risk assumed by an insurer; premium of insurance. … [Read more...] about PRIME

v. To stand first or paramount to take precedence or priority of; to outrank; as, in the sentence "taxes prime all other liens." … [Read more...] about PRIME (VERB)

The primary or general contractor. The contractor ultimately responsible for work contracted and being performed and the performance of subcontractors. … [Read more...] about PRIME CONTRACTOR