imprimis

The speaker listed the agenda items, imprimis the budget review.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • First in order of enumeration: "imprimis" is used to introduce the first item in a list or series, especially in formal or legal contexts. It means "in the first place" or "firstly."

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • Imprimis, we must consider the budget constraints before proceeding with the project. (Firstly, we need to think about financial limitations.)
  • The will stated, imprimis, that the estate be divided equally among the heirs. (In the first place, the document declared equal distribution.)

Advanced Usage

• "imprimis" is rarely used in modern everyday English but appears in formal writing, legal documents, or historical texts to enumerate points in a structured manner.
  • The contract begins with imprimis, outlining the primary obligations of both parties. (The legal agreement starts with the first point.)

Variants and Related Words

• Primus (adj): first in rank or importance (Latin root).
  • The primus inter pares is the first among equals. (The foremost individual among peers.)

Synonyms

• Firstly: used to introduce the first point in a sequence.
• First: as an adverb, meaning before all others in order.

Related Idioms

• In the first instance: as the first step or point.
  • In the first instance, we need to gather data. (As the initial action.)