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first among equals

In the British and other parliamentary systems, a term used to describe the relationship of the prime minister to the other members of the cabinet.

Etymology:

  • A calque translation of Latin primus inter pares
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first among equalsA person or position that if formally equivalent to others in a group, but is superior in some attribute.
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