a. [ L. eminens, -entis, p. pr. of eminere to stand out, be prominent; e out + minere (in comp.) to project; of uncertain origin: cf. F. éminent. Cf. Menace. ]
Right of eminent domain. (Law)
adv. In an eminent manner; in a high degree; conspicuously;
a. [ L. praeminens, -entis, p. pr. praeminere to be prominent, to surpass: cf. F. prééminent. See Pre-, and Eminent. ] Eminent above others; prominent among those who are eminent; superior in excellence; surpassing, or taking precedence of, others; rarely, surpassing others in evil, or in bad qualities;
In goodness and in power preëminent. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a preëminent degree. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. supereminens, p. pr. of supereminere. See Super-, and Eminent. ] Eminent in a superior degree; surpassing others in excellence;