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prin·ci·pal·i·ty  (prns-pl-t)
n. pl. prin·ci·pal·i·ties
1. A territory ruled by a prince or princess or from which such a title is derived.
2. The position, authority, or jurisdiction of a prince or princess; sovereignty.
3. principalities Christianity The seventh of the nine orders of angels in medieval angelology. Also called princedoms.
principalities [ˌprɪnsɪˈpælɪtɪz]
pl n
(Christian Religious Writings / Theology) (often capital) the seventh of the nine orders into which the angels are divided in medieval angelology Also called princedoms


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All states, all powers, that have held and hold rule over men have been and are either republics or principalities.
The Prince by Machiavelli, Nicolo View in context
But in general, the power of the barons triumphed over that of the prince; and in many instances his dominion was entirely thrown off, and the great fiefs were erected into independent principalities or States.
Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton by Hamilton, Alexander View in context
There are lordships and principalities which are bought and sold, and some other intermediate forms of government.
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