Of the highest importance … or, when parsed differently, what each bracketed number in the clues indicates? Crossword Clue

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Of the highest importance … or, when parsed differently, what each bracketed number in the clues indicates? Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. having superior power and influence

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DIFFERENTLY (adverb)
1. in another and different manner
IMPORTANCE (noun)
1. a prominent status
2. the quality of being important and worthy of note

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