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overriding

adjective

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Meaning

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more important than anything else in a particular situation

Example Sentence

The safety of the children was the overriding concern for the school administration during the emergency.

Usage Note

Use 'overriding' to describe a factor, concern, or principle that is more significant or takes precedence over all others in a given context, often implying a decisive influence.