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PRE-EM'INENT, a. [L. proe, before, and eminens, emineo. See Menace.]

1. Superior in excellence; distinguished for something commendable or honorable.

In goodness and in power preeminent.

2. Surpassing others in evil or bad qualities; as pre-eminent in crime or guilt.

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