prin·ci·pal·i·ty (pr n s -p l -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. |
principality [ˌprɪnsɪˈpælɪtɪ]
n pl -ties
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy)
a. a territory ruled by a prince
b. a territory from which a prince draws his title
2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the dignity or authority of a prince
[C14 (in the sense: pre-eminence): via Old French from Latin principālis principal]
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